Car Rental at Lafayette Regional Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$49.24 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
$62.80 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
$66.64 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$67.59 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
$80.29 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$87.60 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
$72.90 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Kia Sorento or similar
$101.40 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:13 PM on 5/11/25. 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
$74 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
Airport travel guide
Lafayette Regional Airport serves the city of Lafayette and the surrounding area, including New Iberia. An often overlooked destination in the southern US, Lafayette offers a unique experience in southern history, cuisine, music and culture. A rental car is a must and will free you up to explore the many unique things to do in Lafayette, including the surrounding historic attractions and the famous McIlhenny TABASCO factory on Avery Island. And with New Orleans just two hours away by car, a rental car in Lafayette is perfect for a day trip and slow traveling the area.
Top international routes
- Houston
- Dallas
- Atlanta
- Charlotte
- New Orleans
- Louisville
- Destin–Fort Walton, FL
- Memphis
Main airlines
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines all serve the airport through their regional brands. The only destinations they serve are their respective hubs in Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Houston.
Terminals
There is only one small terminal at LFT, though a new terminal is currently being built.
Location
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines all serve the airport through their regional brands. The only destinations they serve are their respective hubs in Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Houston.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $49 per day
- Medium cars - from $49 per day
- Vans - from $170 per day
- Premium cars - from $72 per day
- Small cars - from $81 per day
- SUVs - from $56 per day
Car rental desks
All of the car rental desks are located inside the terminal near the baggage claim area. The cars are located in a parking lot that is just a short walk away.
Services and facilities
As a small regional airport, there are not as many services and amenities as there would be in a major airport. However, there is enough to allow any traveler to rest. The only restaurant at the airport is the Acadiana Tap House serving American favorites, Poboys, and delicious beer. There is one ATM near the baggage claim area. Finally, the airport has a business center where you can print for a small fee or use a computer for free. Wifi is available in most areas of the airport.
Nearest gas station
There is a Shell station at 1551 SE Evangeline Thruway that is right next to the airport. It, however, has high prices. If you are returning to the airport from the north along US 90, then Exxon and Gulf stations at the intersection with US 90 Business about a mile north of the turn to the airport will save you roughly 25 cents per gallon.
Popular one-way rentals
- Baton Rouge (57 miles / 92 km)
- Lake Charles (81 miles / 130 km)
- New Orleans (136 miles / 219 km)
- Alexandria (91 miles / 145 km)
- Shreveport (214 miles / 344 km)
- Houston (223 miles / 359 km)
Fact checked by
Lori Sorrentino
This article was reviewed and updated by Lori Sorrentino, the Florida-based writer, photographer, content creator, and publisher behind 3 travel websites: Travlinmad.com, NaplesFloridaTravelGuide.com, and ItalyFoodies.com.<br><br.
Travlinmad is a leading slow travel blog with a focus on traditional food, local culture and sustainable travel around the world. ItalyFoodies is dedicated to all things food travel in Italy, and Naples Florida Travel Guide is for visitors heading to the Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island, and the Everglades in Southwest Florida.
Airport info
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
- IATA: LFT
- ICAO: KLFT
- Name: Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
- Distance from city: 2 miles / 3.2 km
Top 5 locations near Lafayette Regional Airport
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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
When are car rental prices the lowest at Lafayette Regional Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Lafayette Regional Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Lafayette Regional Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Lafayette Regional Airport is October — when rental costs average $40.58 per day. This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $91.24 per day).
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Lafayette Regional Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 27 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Lafayette Regional Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Lafayette Regional Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Lafayette Regional Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Lafayette Regional Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $49 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
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 |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Enterprise | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | 4 | Vans |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$73.56
Lowest daily price
$49.24
Total cars available
194
Top 7 suppliers at Lafayette Regional Airport in 2025
Alamo
8337890976
200 TERMINAL DR,
$67 - $344
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 22:00
Tue:
08:00 - 22:00
Wed:
08:00 - 22:00
Thu:
08:00 - 22:00
Fri:
08:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 22:00
Sun:
08:00 - 22:00
Enterprise
+18337890962
200 Terminal Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
$68 - $331
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 22:00
Tue:
08:00 - 22:00
Wed:
08:00 - 22:00
Thu:
08:00 - 22:00
Fri:
08:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 22:00
Sun:
08:00 - 22:00
Hertz
+13372337010
200 Terminal Dr Suite 104, Lafayette, LA 70508
$68 - $331
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 23:00
Tue:
08:00 - 23:00
Wed:
08:00 - 23:00
Thu:
08:00 - 23:00
Fri:
08:00 - 23:00
Sat:
08:00 - 23:00
Sun:
08:00 - 23:00
Avis
+13379886030
Lafayette Regional Airport
$59 - $290
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 23:00
Tue:
08:00 - 23:00
Wed:
08:00 - 23:00
Thu:
08:00 - 23:00
Fri:
08:00 - 23:00
Sat:
09:00 - 23:00
Sun:
08:00 - 23:00
Budget
+13379986030
Lafayette Regional Airport
$58 - $288
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 23:00
Tue:
08:00 - 23:00
Wed:
08:00 - 23:00
Thu:
08:00 - 23:00
Fri:
08:00 - 23:00
Sat:
09:00 - 23:00
Sun:
08:00 - 23:00
National
+18888266890 / +18337890977
200 Terminal Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
$69 - $174
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 22:00
Tue:
08:00 - 22:00
Wed:
08:00 - 22:00
Thu:
08:00 - 22:00
Fri:
08:00 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 22:00
Sun:
08:00 - 22:00
Dollar
+18664342226
Lafayette Regional Airport, 200 Terminal Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
$49 - $161
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 23:00
Tue:
08:00 - 23:00
Wed:
08:00 - 23:00
Thu:
08:00 - 23:00
Fri:
08:00 - 23:00
Sat:
08:00 - 23:00
Sun:
08:00 - 23:00
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