Sulphur travel guide

Sulphur Tourism | Sulphur Guide

You're Going to Love Sulphur

With a population of 20,410, Sulphur is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sulphur has to offer.

When to visit Sulphur

Sulphur in September
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sulphur in September
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sulphur

Plane

When flying to Sulphur, you’ll arrive at Lake Charles (LCH), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sulphur include Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sulphur departs from McAllen and takes around 4h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Sulphur is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 124 miles from Sulphur. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Plane

When flying to Sulphur, you’ll arrive at Lake Charles (LCH), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sulphur include Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sulphur departs from McAllen and takes around 4h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Sulphur is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 124 miles from Sulphur. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Sulphur

Airlines serving Sulphur

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,928 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sulphur

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sulphur (Lake Charles) and Comfort Suites Sulphur-Lake Charles.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sulphur

Most booked hotels in Sulphur

Red Roof Inn Sulphur
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 247 reviews)
$82+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sulphur LA
2 stars
Good (7.3, 17 reviews)
$59+
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Lake Charles - Sulphur
2 stars
Good (7, 28 reviews)
$58+
Motel 6 Sulphur La
2 stars
Good (6.4, 225 reviews)
$51+
OYO Hotel Sulphur La Hwy 90 West
3 stars
Good (6.2, 83 reviews)
$57+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sulphur West
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 244 reviews)
$48+

Renting a car in Sulphur

Renting a car in Sulphur costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Sulphur.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Sulphur (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 Sulphur is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sulphur costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Sulphur.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Sulphur (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 Sulphur is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.