Lafayette travel guide

Lafayette Tourism | Lafayette Guide

You're Going to Love Lafayette

With a population of 120,623, Lafayette is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States.

Where to Eat in Lafayette

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant (631 Jefferson Street) and Tsunami - Lafayette (412 Jefferson Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Antoni's Italian Cafe (1118 Coolidge Blvd Ste A) and CENTRAL Pizza & Bar (423 Jefferson St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lafayette.

When to visit Lafayette

Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 339
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 339
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 97 mm.

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How to Get to Lafayette

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 338 km and will cost you around AED 404. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about AED 551 for a journey of 853 km. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lafayette. From Houston, the bus ride to Lafayette takes 338 km and will cost you around AED 404. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about AED 551 for a journey of 853 km. Lafayette’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lafayette

Airlines serving Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (7,258 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,369 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,183 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,024 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,357 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (845 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,067 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,130 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (2,071 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (852 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (256 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (13,009 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (692 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (545 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,795 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lafayette

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lafayette South and Comfort Suites Oil Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette

Most booked hotels in Lafayette

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, LA
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 492+
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 477+
Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 470+
Woodspring Suites Lafayette
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 195+

Hiring a car in Lafayette

Budget, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lafayette is the Budget branch at 200 Terminal Drive Suite 139, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.53 per litre in Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 42.31 and AED 56.42. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lafayette, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Budget, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lafayette is the Budget branch at 200 Terminal Drive Suite 139, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.53 per litre in Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 42.31 and AED 56.42. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lafayette, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.