Car Rental in Lafayette

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Pick-up location

Lafayette, USA - Louisiana

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Lafayette Regional Airport

Full-size

Toyota Camry or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Lafayette Regional Airport

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar

4
1
2
A/C
Auto.

per day

Lafayette Regional Airport

Standard

Volkswagen Jetta or similar

5
2
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Lafayette Regional Airport

Intermediate

Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar

5
1
4
A/C
Auto.

per day

Travel Information

Languages

English

Currency

USD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

Average car rental price

$76 per day

Average car rental length

6 days

Speed limit within town

48 km/h or 30 mph

Speed limit out of town

88 - 120 km/h or 55 - 75 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.08%

Average gas price

$0.77 per liter or $2.91 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$0.69 per liter or $2.61 per gallon

Highest gas price

$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon

Top 6 cities near Lafayette

Baton Rouge from $56.79 per day

87.7 km / 54.5 miles away
Lake Charles from $42.33 per day

119.1 km / 74 miles away
Alexandria from $68.87 per day

130.5 km / 81.1 miles away
New Orleans from $54.24 per day

167.9 km / 104.3 miles away
Monroe from $71.42 per day

256.6 km / 159.4 miles away
Shreveport from $57.06 per day

304.3 km / 189.1 miles away

Top 6 locations near Lafayette

Lafayette Regional Airport from $54.24 per day
Lake Charles Regional Airport from $54.35 per day

119.1 km / 74 miles away
Alexandria International Airport from $68.87 per day

135.6 km / 84.3 miles away
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from $54.24 per day

167.9 km / 104.3 miles away
Monroe Regional Airport from $71.42 per day

256.6 km / 159.4 miles away
Shreveport Airport from $57.06 per day

304.3 km / 189.1 miles away

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lafayette?

Car rental prices in Lafayette vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Average rental costs per day in Lafayette

January

February

$60.01

March

$48.99

April

$50.42

May

$85.37

June

$46.15

July

$40.65

August

$40.54

September

$37.97

October

$46.00

November

$31.08

December

The cheapest month to rent a car in Lafayette is December (when prices average $31.08 per day). This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $85.37).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Lafayette?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in October, the average renter keeps their car for 27 days, and in April, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Lafayette

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Lafayette?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Lafayette is November, and the least popular is April.

Monthly searches in Lafayette by pick-up date relative to the average

January

February

138%

March

34%

April

103%

May

103%

June

103%

July

69%

August

34%

September

69%

October

310%

November

34%

December

Car rental information

Car rental locations	3
Airport locations	1
Popular suppliers	Dollar, Ace Rent a car, Budget
Popular car categories	Large cars, SUVs, Small cars
Lowest price	$54 per day
Cheapest supplier	Alamo

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Dollar	Nissan Rogue	5	3	SUVs
Ace Rent a car	Toyota Camry	4	2	Large cars
Ace Rent a car	Toyota Corolla	4	3	Large cars
Dollar	Chevrolet Spark	2	1	Small cars
Dollar	Chevrolet Equinox	4	3	SUVs
Dollar	Nissan Maxima	4	2	Premium cars
Budget	Toyota Corolla	4	1	Large cars

FAQ

Where do I pick up a rental car in Lafayette?

The best place for picking up and dropping off a rental car is the Lafayette Regional Airport. Situated only some 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the city center, it has offices of all the car rental companies operating in the area and is also known to be the place with the lowest prices.

What are the best car rental companies in Lafayette?

According to our customers, Green Motion is the most highly rated company in Lafayette. Other highly evaluated car rental businesses include Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Budget.

Do I need a rental car in Lafayette?

Having a rental car is useful in Lafayette, especially if you’re visiting as a tourist and plan to also explore the rest of Louisiana. Having your own ride will permit you to explore such nearby highlights as the White Lakes Wetlands Conservation Area, Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge, and Baton Rouge.

Can I drive a rental car from Lafayette to New Orleans?

You can, and many visitors do so every year. New Orleans is some 135 miles (217 km) southeast of Lafayette, a trip that can be made in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Some car rental companies permit picking up a vehicle in Lafayette and dropping it off in New Orleans (such one-way rentals usually include an extra fee); others will require you to return to Lafayette to drop off the vehicle. You can find the companies that permit one-way rentals by entering your desired pick-up and drop-off locations on our website.