The average price of a 7-day trip to West Lafayette is $1,357 for a solo traveler, $2,437 for a couple, and $4,569 for a family of 4. West Lafayette hotels range from $47 to $214 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 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 $82 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 West Lafayette, LA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to LFT and stay in a West 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 West Lafayette is usually mid to late September.
Average West Lafayette Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit West Lafayette for a week is $1,123-$1,930($160-$276 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $720 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit West Lafayette for a week is $2,138-$3,518($305-$503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,440 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $86 to $106 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit West Lafayette for a week is $3,562-$6,130($509-$876 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,880 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $158 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $129 to $159 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to West Lafayette
How cheap can you make a vacation to West Lafayette? The cheapest trip to West Lafayette is about $112 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% 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 $40.
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 West Lafayette for a week is $783-$1,572($112-$225 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $36 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $417 to $720 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit West Lafayette for a week is $1,326-$2,544($189-$363 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $72 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $834 to $1,440 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit West Lafayette for a week is $2,652-$4,788($379-$684 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $144 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,668 to $2,880 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to West Lafayette cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury West 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 West Lafayette.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit West Lafayette for a week is $2,066-$8,296($295-$1,185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $172 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $926 to $1,548 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit West Lafayette for a week is $3,496-$11,048($499-$1,578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $344 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,852 to $3,096 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $924 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit West Lafayette for a week is $6,992-$19,876($999-$2,839 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $688 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,704 to $6,192 for first class
Lodging: $212 to $428 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $660 to $1,478 per night for a preferred vacation rental
West Lafayette Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in West Lafayette is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in West 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.
West 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 West 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 West Lafayette.
Flight Costs to West 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 West Lafayette our data includes 273 originating airports, and 73 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to West 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 West 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 West Lafayette can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $534 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.