Lafayette travel guide
Lafayette Tourism | Lafayette Guide
You're Going to Love Lafayette
With a population of 67,140, Lafayette is a must-see destination in Indiana, 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, La Scala Italian Restaurant (312 Main St.) and Grindstone Charley's - Lafayette (3443 South Street) are great picks.
When to visit Lafayette
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Lafayette
Plane
When flying to Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 3 miles from the city center.
Train
The train station in Lafayette is called Lafayette, and is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 108 miles from Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Lafayette.
Airlines serving Lafayette
Where to stay in Lafayette
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Lafayette and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lafayette East.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lafayette
Most booked hotels in Lafayette
Renting a car in Lafayette
Renting a car in Lafayette costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lafayette is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.