Car Rental in Lafayette
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Cheapest car rental rates
Lafayette Regional Airport
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
$62.14 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Intermediate SUV
Jeep Compass or similar
$64.50 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$67.01 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
$67.96 per day
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Lafayette Regional Airport
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
$82.71 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$83.46 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
$91.34 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Luxury Elite SUV
BMW X7 or similar
$333.13 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:51 AM on 4/26/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$107 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$0.93 per liter or $3.52 per gallon
Top 6 cities near Lafayette
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87.7 km / 54.5 miles away
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119.1 km / 74 miles away
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130.5 km / 81.1 miles away
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167.9 km / 104.3 miles away
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256.6 km / 159.4 miles away
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304.3 km / 189.1 miles away
Top 6 locations near Lafayette
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119.1 km / 74 miles away
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135.6 km / 84.3 miles away
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167.9 km / 104.3 miles away
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256.6 km / 159.4 miles away
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304.3 km / 189.1 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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
The cheapest month to rent a car in Lafayette is October (when prices average $41.20 per day). This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $92.63).
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.
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 June, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Lafayette
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 March, and the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Lafayette by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 3 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Ace Rent a car, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $62 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Chevrolet Suburban | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
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.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$106.53
Lowest daily price
$62.14
Total cars available
123
Top 9 suppliers in Lafayette in 2025
Alamo
1 location
$67 - $346
Hertz
3 locations
$67 - $346
Avis
1 location
$65 - $352
National
1 location
$69 - $158
Enterprise
1 location
$68 - $333
U-Save
1 location
$68 - $333
Budget
1 location
$62 - $381
Ace Rent a car
1 location
$62 - $381
Dollar
1 location
$64 - $116
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