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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$101.04
per day
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8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.12
per day
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8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.52
per day
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8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$96.26
per day
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8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$88.71
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$89.11
per day
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7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$90.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$90.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$92.29
per day
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7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$92.29
per day
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7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$95.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$97.46
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$97.86
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$102.63
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$106.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$108.20
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$120.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$122.12
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$163.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$165.48
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$178.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Chevrolet Suburban
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Automatic
7
A/C
4
$179.61
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Ford Transit
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
$225.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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500 Airport Blvd
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Ford Transit
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
$235.69
per day
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7.9
Average
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Lake Charles Airport (LCH)
500 Airport Blvd
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Table of contents
- 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 5 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
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$87 per day
Average car rental length
4 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
$0.80 per liter or $3.03 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.69 per liter or $2.61 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.05 per liter or $3.97 per gallon
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 $60 per day
- Large cars - from $60 per day
- Small cars - from $87 per day
- SUVs - from $61 per day
- Premium cars - from $133 per day
- Vans - from $83 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
Name
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
IATA
LCH
ICAO
KLCH
Distance from city
5 miles / 8 km
Overall rating
3.5 / 10
Getting to the airport
6.0
Check-in and departures
2.9
Terminal facilities
2.0
Wi-Fi
2.0
Restaurants and car rental services
4.0
Lounge
4.0
Top 5 locations near Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Lafayette Regional Airportfrom $59.67 per day119.1 km / 74.01 miles away
- Alexandria International Airportfrom $59.67 per day148.2 km / 92.09 miles away
- Shreveport Airportfrom $79.80 per day264.3 km / 164.23 miles away
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airportfrom $53.79 per day285.6 km / 177.46 miles away
- Monroe Regional Airportfrom $72.09 per day288 km / 178.95 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
500 AIRPORT BLVD,
B
Budget
500 Airport Blvd
C
Enterprise
500 Airport Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70607
D
Hertz
500 Airport Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70607
E
National
Regional Airport, 500 Airport Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70607
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 monthOctober | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price $240 | A good deal $75 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Lake Charles Regional Airport
$264
$132
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
$60
in July
Jul
Aug
$240
in September
Sep
$43
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Lake Charles Regional Airport is October — when rental costs average $43.08 per day. This is 82% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $240.19 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.
Monthly searches at Lake Charles Regional Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
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 7 days, while in September, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Lake Charles Regional Airport
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
Aug
1 day in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $60 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Transit | 5 | Van |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$87
Lowest daily price
$60
Total cars available
117
Top 6 suppliers at Lake Charles Regional Airport in 2026
Alamo
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
$87–$175
per day
500 AIRPORT BLVD,
8337890980
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Mon
09:00-23:30
Tue
09:00-23:30
Wed
09:00-23:30
Thu
09:00-23:30
Fri
09:00-23:30
Sat
11:00-18:00
Sun
09:00-23:30
Budget
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
$60–$208
per day
500 Airport Blvd
+13374777976
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Mon
09:30-23:00
Tue
09:30-23:00
Wed
09:30-23:00
Thu
09:30-23:00
Fri
09:30-23:00
Sat
12:00-17:30
Sun
11:00-23:00
Enterprise
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$89–$176
per day
500 Airport Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70607
+18337890978
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Mon
09:00-23:30
Tue
09:00-23:30
Wed
09:00-23:30
Thu
09:00-23:30
Fri
09:00-23:30
Sat
11:00-18:00
Sun
09:00-23:30
Hertz
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
500 Airport Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70607
+13374770616
Show working hours
Mon
10:00-18:00
Tue
10:00-18:00
Wed
10:00-18:00
Thu
10:00-18:00
Fri
10:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-12:00
National
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$90–$177
per day
Regional Airport, 500 Airport Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70607
+18888266890 / +18337890981
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Mon
09:00-23:30
Tue
09:00-23:30
Wed
09:00-23:30
Thu
09:00-23:30
Fri
09:00-23:30
Sat
11:00-18:00
Sun
09:00-23:30
Avis
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
7.9
$61–$214
per day
500 Airport Blvd
+13374779374
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-23:00
Tue
09:30-23:00
Wed
09:30-23:00
Thu
09:30-23:00
Fri
09:30-23:00
Sat
12:00-17:30
Sun
11:00-23:00
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