The average price of a 7-day trip to Lafayette is $1,310 for a solo traveler, $2,353 for a couple, and $4,411 for a family of 4. Lafayette hotels range from $48 to $218 per night with an average of $75, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Lafayette Regional Paul Fournet Field Airport (LFT) are between $576 and $867 per person for economy flights and $1,807 to $2,721 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $75 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Lafayette, LA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LFT and stay in a Lafayette hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- April 23rd to May 6th
- May 21st to June 10th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lafayette is usually mid to late September.
Average Lafayette Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lafayette for a week is $1,081-$1,825($154-$261 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $75 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lafayette for a week is $2,096-$3,390($299-$484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $150 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $74 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lafayette for a week is $3,412-$6,088($487-$870 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $300 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $104 to $126 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lafayette
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lafayette? The cheapest trip to Lafayette is about $114 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $42.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Lafayette for a week is $795-$1,426($114-$204 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $694 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lafayette for a week is $1,338-$2,372($191-$339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,388 for economy
Lodging: $42 to $48 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $80 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lafayette for a week is $2,676-$4,504($382-$643 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,776 for economy
Lodging: $84 to $96 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Lafayette cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lafayette Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lafayette.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lafayette for a week is $2,190-$7,378($313-$1,054 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,038 to $1,520 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lafayette for a week is $3,732-$10,004($533-$1,429 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,076 to $3,040 for first class
Lodging: $108 to $218 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $792 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lafayette for a week is $7,464-$18,106($1,066-$2,587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,152 to $6,080 for first class
Lodging: $216 to $436 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,267 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lafayette Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lafayette is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lafayette due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Lafayette Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Lafayette hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Lafayette.
Flight Costs to Lafayette
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $867 average in mid December to a low of $576 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $497. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lafayette our data includes 273 originating airports, and 73 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lafayette from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,040 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Memphis International (MEM) in Memphis, TN (the United States) at an average of just $257.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lafayette, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $290, so you can easily save about 50% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Lafayette can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $543 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.