Car Rental in Lafayette

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Lafayette, USA - Louisiana
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Lafayette Regional Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$54.47 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$56.70 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$57.03 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$57.97 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Lafayette Regional Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$79.62 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$90.80 per day
Lafayette South
Luxury
BMW 3 Series or similar
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
$107.32 per day
Lafayette Regional Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$98.13 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:54 AM on 12/5/24. 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
$75 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

  1. 87.7 km / 54.5 miles away
  2. 119.1 km / 74 miles away
  3. 130.5 km / 81.1 miles away
  4. 167.9 km / 104.3 miles away
  5. 256.6 km / 159.4 miles away
  6. 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
January
February
$59.94
March
$60.87
April
$50.36
May
$85.26
June
$46.09
July
$40.60
August
$40.49
September
$37.92
October
$45.94
November
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Lafayette is October (when prices average $37.92 per day). This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $85.26).

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
January
February
4
March
6
April
5
May
3
June
4
July
5
August
9
September
27
October
3
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 September.
Monthly searches in Lafayette by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
116%
March
116%
April
87%
May
87%
June
87%
July
58%
August
29%
September
58%
October
261%
November
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 Equinox 4 3 SUVs
Dollar Chevrolet Spark 2 1 Small cars
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.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$75.25
Lowest daily price
$54.47
Total cars available
269

Top 9 suppliers in Lafayette in 2024

Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 2 reviews
1 location
$57 - $128
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$54 - $343
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$57 - $325
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
3 locations
$57 - $325
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$72 - $320
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$73 - $266
National
National
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$58 - $183
U-Save
U-Save
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$58 - $183
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Average 7.5 / 1 review
1 location
$86 - $422
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