Car Rental at Lake Charles Regional Airport

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Nissan Versa


Toyota Camry


Ford Edge


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Tacoma


Chevrolet Malibu


Mitsubishi Mirage


Nissan Rogue


Mitsubishi Mirage


Ford Edge


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Tacoma


Chevrolet Equinox


Chevrolet Malibu


Nissan Versa


Toyota Corolla Sedan


Toyota Tacoma


Hyundai Kona


Hyundai Elantra


Nissan Rogue


Chevrolet Malibu


Nissan Versa


Nissan Altima


Volkswagen Jetta


Nissan Rogue


Toyota Corolla


Hyundai Kona


Hyundai Kona


Chevrolet Equinox


Volkswagen Jetta


Volkswagen Jetta


Chevrolet Equinox


Chevrolet Equinox


Ford Explorer


Kia Soul


Toyota Corolla


Jeep Grand Cherokee


Ford Explorer


Jeep Grand Cherokee


Ford Explorer


Kia Soul


Audi A3


Toyota Corolla


Kia Rio


Kia Rio


Hyundai Venue


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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Lake Charles Regional Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers at Lake Charles Regional Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Lake Charles Airport is also known as Lake Charles Regional Airport and Calcasieu Airport.
Top international routes
- Dallas
- Houston
Main airlines
United Express and American Eagle
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all departures and arrivals.
Location
Lake Charles Airport is about 7.5 mi (12 km) south of the city of Lake Charles, about 130 mi (210 km) southwest of Baton Rouge, and about 150 mi (240 km) east of Houston. Motorway LA-385 and Common Street are the main roads connecting the airport to Lake Charles.
Most popular types of rental car
- Medium cars - from $56 per day
- Large cars - from $55 per day
- Small cars - from $56 per day
- SUVs - from $57 per day
- Premium cars - from $74 per day
- Vans - from $81 per day
- Convertibles - from $90 per day
Car rental desks
Some are across from the baggage claim area, on the lower level of the airport. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is small, you’ll find a gift shop, vending machines, an ATM, a bank, a lost and found office, and a tire shop and service center. Lake Charles Airport offers wheelchairs and other assistance to travelers with reduced mobility, but you should contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service. The airport is home to the Calcasieu Parish sheriff’s office. Keep in mind that the airport is open from 3:00 a.m. until the day’s last flight, when it closes for the night.
Nearest gas station
Exxon gas station at 7479 Gulf Highway is right next to the airport. It can be reached in about three minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Lake Charles Airport and on the way to the city.
Popular one-way rentals
- Lafayette (81 miles / 130 km)
- New Orleans (212 miles / 341 km)
- Baton Rouge (133 miles / 214 km)
- Houston (150 miles / 241 km)
- Beaumont, Texas (67 miles / 108 km)
- Alexandria, Louisiana (106 miles / 171 km)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Lake Charles (Downtown)from $53.97 per day11.2 km / 6.96 miles away
- Sulphur Downtown19.2 km / 11.93 miles away
- Jennings Downtown55.5 km / 34.49 miles away
- Deridder Downtown80.3 km / 49.9 miles away
- Eunice Downtown87.5 km / 54.37 miles away
- Fort Polk Downtown102.4 km / 63.63 miles away
- Abbeville Downtown106.1 km / 65.93 miles away
- Leesville Downtown113.2 km / 70.34 miles away
- Lafayette Southfrom $54.44 per day114 km / 70.84 miles away
- Lafayette Regional Airportfrom $54.11 per day119.1 km / 74.01 miles away
- Alexandria Downtown151.3 km / 94.01 miles away
- Baton Rouge Downtownfrom $58.20 per day198.6 km / 123.4 miles away
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airportfrom $57.72 per day203.5 km / 126.45 miles away
- Shreveport Airportfrom $54.09 per day264.3 km / 164.23 miles away
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airportfrom $52.64 per day285.6 km / 177.46 miles away
- Monroe Regional Airportfrom $58.97 per day288 km / 178.95 miles away
- Marrero Downtownfrom $58.20 per day301.7 km / 187.47 miles away
- New Orleans (Downtown)from $55.00 per day303.9 km / 188.83 miles away
- New Orleans Storyvillefrom $58.20 per day303.9 km / 188.83 miles away
- Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotelfrom $179.80 per day304.8 km / 189.39 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Lake Charles Regional Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Lake Charles Regional Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Lake Charles 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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal $58 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Large cars |
$100
in July
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Lake Charles Regional Airport is July — when rental costs average $99.61 per day. This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $99.61 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.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Lake Charles Regional Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Lake Charles Regional Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Same as average in July
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Lake Charles Regional Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 4 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 4 days.
4 days in July
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $55 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Ford Expedition | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Top 6 suppliers at Lake Charles Regional Airport in 2026






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