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Lafayette Car Rentals in 2023

Most popular company	THRIFTY
Price of gas per gallon	$3.63
Average price per day	$59
Cheapest price per day	$32

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Lafayette?

January

$53

February

$64

March

$75

April

$84

May

$76

June

$64

July

$65

August

$55

September

$58

October

$64

November

$65

December

$65

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Lafayette is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Lafayette

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There are, in total, 21 car rental locations in Lafayette that are operated by 13 companies. In the past week, Medium is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: $41/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Lafayette rental providers:

Medium

$41+

Small

$42+

Large

$47+

SUV

$52+

Van

$74+

Medium

$41+

Small

$42+

Large

$47+

SUV

$52+

Van

$74+

Medium

$41+

Small

$42+

Large

$47+

SUV

$52+

Van

$74+

Compare available car types for rental in Lafayette

	Small Cars	$57 - $102
	All Car Types	$88 - $145

To rent a Small car in Lafayette, the United States, you would pay an average price of $73/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Lafayette, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$102/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Lafayette. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Lafayette, renting a Small car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Lafayette Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Lafayette, the United States, you would pay an average price of $71/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Lafayette, the United States (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$95/day). In fact, August is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Lafayette. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Lafayette, renting a Medium car saves you 35% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Lafayette Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Lafayette, the United States, you would pay an average price of $92/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Lafayette, the United States (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$148/day). In fact, September is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Lafayette. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Lafayette, renting a Large car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Lafayette Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Lafayette, the United States, you would pay an average price of $86/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Lafayette, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$122/day). In fact, August is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Lafayette. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Lafayette, renting a SUV car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Lafayette SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Lafayette, the United States, you would pay an average price of $163/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Lafayette, the United States (~$104/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$278/day). In fact, August is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Lafayette. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Lafayette, renting a Van car is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Lafayette Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Lafayette, the United States, you would pay an average price of $159/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Lafayette, the United States (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$214/day). In fact, February is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Lafayette. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Lafayette, renting a Luxury car is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Convertible car in Lafayette, the United States, you would pay an average price of $86/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in Lafayette, the United States (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$278/day). In fact, December is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Lafayette. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Lafayette, renting a Convertible car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Ford Focus$42/day

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Chevrolet Spark$43/day

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Kia Soul$43/day

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Top rental agencies in Lafayette

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Hertz

6.0

Okay

35 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

I made the reservation, got a confirmation number and went to the Hertz rental point to pick-up my rental only to be told they had no cars. My confirmation number meant nothing I was informed as the national internet rental service had no knowledge of what, if any vehicles, were available. So as customers showed up to pick-up their vehicles, the rental office team had the "pleasant" task of informing renters that their arrangements were useless because they had no vehicles to rent them. Needless to say, I will never attempt to rent from Hertz again. Customer lost.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

This was a truly horrible experience! I reserved this rental van months ago to get a call 3 days before we leave for vacation saying there are no vans available! I paid for the booking and the website allowed me to do so. The young lady that called me was less than helpful and not very friendly. I then called to billing number to be told "We will waive the cancelation fee this time since you are outside of your cancelation period.". EXCUSE ME! I did not cancel, yall canceled my rental then seemingly are upset that I called for my $837.25 back! I will no longer be doing any business with Hertz. It is not the fact that there was no rental van available, it's the way this entire situation was handled! Luckily my traveling partners were able to make travel accommodations or else we would have been out thousands due to not being able to make it to our destination! Absolutely ridiculous and unsatisfactory!

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

It was easy, quick and price was reasonable.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2022

There was no vehicle available, despite the website letting me book a vehicle

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

My experience with Hertz was awful. I never ended up getting the car I reserved and the woman who worked the counter was supremely unhelpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Our trip was trouble free. We had a great drive

1 out of 12

GREEN MOTION

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•1 location

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Ace

1 location

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Enterprise

7.8

Good

13 reviews•6 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Great service!

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Hold firm to choose of vehicle,

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2018

Very friendly quick and convenient definitely will be renting again.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2018

Appreciated the confirmation call.

My pickup was scheduled and confirmed for 2:00 on a Saturday. I arrived at 1:55 and the business was closed for the day. I took a cab back to the airport and rented from a different agency.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2018

I've rented cars several times from several locations, my best experience ever. In and out very quickly.

Location is very hard to get in and out of, traffic in Lafayette is horrible, but it was worth it.

3.2

Poor|Feb 2018

I couldn’t because they give it away, not a phone call, NOTHING.

1 out of 5

Dollar

7.4

Good

16 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

I ain’t know you don’t get prorated refund when you chose the pre pay fuel I spend 80 on gas and had a half of thank Rip off

2.0

Poor|Nov 2021

Went I in the counter they not have the car, and not take any responsibility for the problem I have, only call ask for return you money ,not good money no is the problem. Service is the problem

2.0

Poor|Jan 2021

Nothing

Flight arrived after rental car office was closed. No refund and reservation was cancelled because I wasn't there on time. Booked through Travelocity. Will never do that again.

4.4

Mediocre|Nov 2020

Car was dirty with food on steering wheel and center counsel windows were so dirty I had to pull over and wife a circle so I could see out of it. Vehicle was supposed to be Covid-19 safety sanitized with a sticker and no such thing. Also I reserved a SUV and ended up in an Nissan Altima and told “oh well it’s all we have”

8.0

Very good|Oct 2020

staff was super helpful

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2020

Price was good

1 out of 6

Budget

7.3

Good

15 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Very friendly staff and the quickest and easiest pick up and drop off. The car was new and really nice for the cheapest deal. I would definitely rent there again.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Excellent rental service. Didn’t have problems, the car was clean and ready.

8.0

Very good|Jan 2022

it all worked out

3.9

Poor|Jun 2021

Liked: Upgraded me without much fuss to Mini Van, since they didn't have my reserved Full Size SUV. Disliked: Didn't have what I had reserved, even after confirmation e-mail was received from them the day before. Had to wait in line for at least 45 mins before I was able to be helped with my reservation/pick up. Flights didn't change, plans didn't change, but some how the reservation was only til Noon my day of departure and they charged me about $200 more for the "3 hr late turn in."

10.0

Wonderful|May 2021

The staff was friendly and helpful. Pick up and drop off was easy.

I thought it was pricey but it was the cheapest option, so could just be that I don’t rent card very often.

2.0

Poor|May 2021

They need to make it explicitly clear (online and at rental kiosk) that they do not accept Debit cards so we don’t wait an hour in line at the airport only to find out that I can’t rent a car when I finally speak to the employee.

1 out of 5

National

7.3

Good

2 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Flight arrived late, but a National staff person was still at their desk, despite it being after their normal hours. The pickup and return were very efficient and quick, though they can have somewhat of a long line at busy times--so plan accordingly.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

I drove all the way to Lafayette to pick up my rental and the employee at the desk wouldn’t allow me to pick up the SUV. Apparently a major CC was needed, bank card not accepted for SUV. However, this information was not listed online or in the fine print of the rental when I booked. I offered to provide a major CC via phone since I did not bring one with me, the employee said they had to swipe it b/c they use an “old swiper”…which you can still manually type in card info. She also spoke about running a major CC to verify my associated flight, I said I didn’t book a flight, she replied, “exactly, that’s why I need a major CC.” Nothing made any sense. I can understand rules but that employee was awful! I asked if they could pull other rental locations away from the airport to see if they had available van or suv and she refused. She stated that a major CC would be needed for a van too. I drove 30 miles back to my home and booked directly with Enterprise and then drove all the way back to Lafayette. The entire process delayed my family’s vacation by 6 hours and it turns out I did not need a major CC to rent a van. National/Enterprise/Alamo - your employee at the Lafayette airport on the morning of September 1, 2022 is what gives companies a bad reputation. She was not helpful, contradicted herself a few times, rude and lazy. I won’t be renting from this location in the future, it wasn’t worth the 4 hour hassle. I also ended paying an additional $400, as my booking was not guaranteed when I picked up from a new location. An $800 rental became a $1200 rental.

1 out of 1

Avis

5.4

Fair

11 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2021

Car was smelling like cigarette but

2.0

Poor|May 2022

It’s been four days and I still have not received my receipt for my expenses.

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2021

The fact that Avis is reserving cars that they don’t have, especially through use of third party apps, makes traveling such a gamble. Waiting in line for over 30 minutes at your destination, just to be told there are no cars, is crazy! And then when a car comes in, during COVID, there’s are so many people waiting ahead of me, that I decided to take the car before it was cleaned. And cleaned it myself. Yeah, won’t be using Avis or Cheapflights after this. No other car rental had lines. Their parking lots were full of cars. So it wasn’t a lack of cars in general. The lack of coordination between the reservation systems of Avis and Cheapflights was the problem. When I was leaving town, there was a long line at the counter again. Crazy.

1.9

Poor|Jun 2021

Nothing

1.9

Poor|Jun 2021

My vehicle was not cleaned before it was given to me. It was disgusting inside and outside. Additionally, one of the tires had a tire pressure issue (when it was issued to me) that required me to put air into it several times over the period I had the car.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2021

Staff was friendly and helpful

2.0

Poor|May 2021

No we waited in line for an hour to find out they did not have our reservation

Notify people ahead of time the vehicles may not be available

1 out of 4

Best Lafayette Car Rental Deals Found

GMC Terrain$52/day

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Nissan Pathfinder$67/day

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Chrysler 200$41/day

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Car Rental FAQs

What are the requirements to rent a car in Lafayette?

To rent a car from one of the car rentals in Lafayette, you must be over 21 years old. You must also have a driver's license (permanent or temporary), a credit card, and a valid photo ID. It's worth noting that most car rentals in Lafayette usually charge more for those under 25 years old. Thus, if you're under 25, you can expect to pay a little more for rental cars in Lafayette.

What are the rules for driving in Lafayette?

One of the driving facts you should know is that cars are driven on the right. When you have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%, you should not drive. Also, when driving, ensure that you have your seatbelt on. You should also know that different parts of Lafayette usually have different speed limits. If you're in an urban and crowded area, you must keep your speed at or under 30 mph (50km/h), and on the highway, you must limit speeds to 70 mph (110km/h). In this city, traffic rules change regularly. As such, once you get a cheap car rental in Lafayette, regularly check in with the city's department of motor vehicles.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Lafayette?

The car you choose should be spacious enough for you and those you plan to travel with. If you plan to travel with about six people, you should hire a passenger van rental from one of the Lafayette car rentals, while if you plan to travel alone or with just a friend, an economy car rental will do. Car rentals in Lafayette usually have a variety of car rentals in their inventory. Therefore, you can easily find a car that is perfect for you. Given that Lafayette car rentals usually have informed professionals, if you're not sure about which car to rent, you can count on them to assist you in making the right choice.

What are the best places to park in Lafayette?

Just like finding cheap car rentals in Lafayette is easy, finding parking spots in this city is also easy. This is because most sidewalks of the streets of the city act as public parking spots. So long as you're not hindering the entrance of any building or in an area with a "No Parking" spot, you're in the right. Lafayette also has several private parking buildings. Thus, in case you don't find a sidewalk parking spot, you can still park at one of these buildings.

What is the cheapest rental car found in Lafayette?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $59/day when booking a rental car in Lafayette. The best deal a user found was for $32/day from Thrifty, booked on Jul. 28.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Lafayette?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Lafayette from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION ($52/day), Enterprise ($52/day), and Hertz ($67/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Lafayette?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, GREEN MOTION (10.0 rating), Ace (8.0 rating) and Enterprise (7.8 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Lafayette.

What are gas prices like in Lafayette?

The average gas price in Lafayette is $3.63/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $43 and $62 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Lafayette for a week from Thrifty?

From Thrifty you can rent a car in Lafayette from about $272 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Lafayette for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal in Lafayette it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 20%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 13 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month in Lafayette?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Lafayette for a month is certainly possible.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Lafayette for a month?

Generally, a month-long car rental in Lafayette can be found for about $1,164, with the average price for a rental being around $39 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 39% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Lafayette.

How much is a car rental in Lafayette for a weekend?

The average price for a weekend car rental in Lafayette is $80. Renting a Standard is your cheapest option if you’ve looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Lafayette. For the month of February, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Lafayette for as low as $70/day.