Lafayette travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lafayette
With a population of 120,623, Lafayette is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lafayette deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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.
How to Get to Lafayette
Plane
When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lafayette from the United Kingdom departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 19h 19m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lafayette. The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 118 miles from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.
Bus
Greyhound operates bus routes to Lafayette. Lafayette’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lafayette
Where to stay in Lafayette
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Oil Center and Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette
Most booked hotels in Lafayette
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 Dollar branch at 200 Terminal Drive, which is 2 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.96 and £13.28. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.