Car hire at Lafayette Regional Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Most popular car type

Full-size

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Lafayette Regional Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Lafayette Regional Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Lafayette Regional Airport?

You should book your car hire in Lafayette Regional Airport around 0 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Lafayette Regional Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Lafayette Regional Airport are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.5, 2 reviews), National (7.3, 2 reviews), and Budget (6.3, 13 reviews).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 9.5/10
National
National
Rated 7.3/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 6.3/10
Alamo
Alamo
Rated 6.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Lafayette Regional Airport?

Intermediate cars (Class Special Car or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Lafayette Regional Airport. Intermediate cars in Lafayette Regional Airport cost R1 312/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R1 118/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Lafayette Regional Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Lafayette Regional Airport is January at an average cost of R758/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Lafayette Regional Airport when prices are R1 111/day on average, which tends to be 2 120% above the yearly average hire price for Lafayette Regional Airport.

Which car hire company in Lafayette Regional Airport has the most locations?

Alamo, Avis, Budget and Dollar operate 1 location each in Lafayette Regional Airport, more than any other car hire company.
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Top tips for hiring a car at Lafayette Regional airport

  • Getting public transport from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) is challenging because public service vehicles might not reach the airport’s premises. Instead, you can rent a car and enjoy the freedom of visiting different points of interest in the city, such as Avery Island and the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum. Additionally, you can enjoy the privacy you desire because you're driving alone. Another advantage of getting a convenient car rental at Lafayette Regional Airport is that you can drive safely at any time you feel like, unlike when using public transport means, which normally follows a fixed route operate along a pre-planned route.
  • When you book a car rental at Lafayette Regional Airport, it’s important to note that most of these agencies have their offices located within various terminals with a short comfortable walk to the car pickup station while others have their offices located in the nearby neighborhoods. Picking up a Lafayette Regional Airport rental car is convenient and will save you the time and hassle of using public means to get to the city center.
  • Returning your car rental at Lafayette Regional Airport is as hassle-free as you rented it. That's because you'll return it at the same point you picked it up: on 200 Terminal Drive. Follow the Rental Car Return sign as you approach the airport, and you'll get assistance on where to park it. Sometimes your flight departure might be at night when the rental agencies are closed. You can still return the car during the after-hours. Your rental agencies will guide you on where to drop off the keys and park the car.
  • Rush hour can get you stuck on the roads for a few minutes to an hour near Lafayette Airport due to increased traffic. The morning rush hour lasts from about 6 am to 9 am, while the evening rush hour lasts from about 4 pm to 6.30 pm, with the Friday rush hour starting earlier in the afternoon. Although roads and streets are usually busy with motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians during the weekends, the traffic will slow down but it won’t come to a standstill. Surrey St and Blue Blvd, running along the west and north side of the airport, experience heavy traffic during these times, and you can easily miss your flight if you leave late. It would be best if you drove to the airport between 10 am and 3 pm when traffic flows quite smoothly.
  • Book your car hire at Lafayette Regional airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Lafayette Regional airport

  • Where can I find car rental agencies at Lafayette Regional Airport?

    If you're flying into Lafayette, you can easily access car rental agencies as they are located right at the airport. You'll find car rental counters inside the arrival terminal, near the baggage claims section. Once at the airport, take the staircase downstairs to the 1st floor, and you'll find various rent-a-car reputable agencies. Simply head to your preferred agent, sign your rental agreement, and pick up the car keys.

  • Can I rent a car without a driver's license despite being an experienced driver?

    You can't rent a car without a driver's license. Apart from issuing a driver's license, you also must have an excellent driving record. If there are any doubts, you may be required to sign a driving record document or be subject to an online search on the Department of Motor Vehicles website. It's also worth noting that the rental agent reserves the right to deny you a car if the search results come out negative.

  • What amenities are there at Lafayette Regional Airport's car rental center?

    While you might not expect the same treatment you'd find in the airport lounge in the car rental area, Lafayette Airport's car rental center provides a limited range of amenities to enhance your car rental experience. You'll have access to a waiting bay with comfortable chairs ad complimentary beverages as you wait for your turn to rent a car.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Lafayette Regional airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lafayette Regional airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.

Lafayette Regional Airport car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9,5

Wonderful

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9.0

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.0

One location in Lafayette Regional Airport

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Locations in Lafayette Regional Airport

200 Terminal Dr

+1 833 789 0962

Monday09:00 - 22:00
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National

7,3

Good

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

One location in Lafayette Regional Airport

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200 Terminal Dr

+1 833 789 0977

Monday09:00 - 22:00
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Budget

6,3

Okay

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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

5.5

One location in Lafayette Regional Airport

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200 Terminal Drive Suite 139

+1 337 998 6030

Monday08:00 - 23:00
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2,0 Poor

Lauren, Dec 2024

Intermediate

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I have a major card— visa! After waiting my turn for a long period of time the rental facility (I did the pre-check in), I misunderstood that this visa debit would not work at the particular location and other locations accepting debit near me had closed though I could not have know this beforehand. I entered my card info at the time of booking days in advance so I should have know this was a problem. I ended up cancelling the reservation and this seriously impeded plans. The wording in emails is not consistently explaining “only major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, etc) no debit cards at this location. This card must be in the renters name.” Suggestion: There seems to be toggles and filters for so many things, how about the payment method?

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Friendly easy service

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Luxury

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There were entire categories of vehicles on the website which were not in stock at this location.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
Van stopped on me a mile from the place. Call roadside service it took 2 hours to send me someone. Then the they finally came it was a pop a lot car, I was in the car I needed a toll truck. The guy tried to jump start the van he couldn’t find the battery my God. The guy at the desk was not friendly at all after all that he didn’t say sorry that happened. God bless him

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Great service Car wasnt very clean

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Cons:

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

1 out of 5

Alamo

6,0

Okay

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Lafayette Regional Airport

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200 Terminal Dr

+1 833 789 0976

Monday09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday09:00 - 22:00
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Hertz

5,6

Fair

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

4.7

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Locations in Lafayette Regional Airport

200 Terminal Dr Ste #104

+1 337 233 7010

Monday08:00 - 23:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2022

KAYAK
It was easy, quick and price was reasonable.

4,0 Mediocre

Jillian, Nov 2021

KAYAK
The girl in Lafayette where I rented the car was extremely nice. The Hertz people in Nashvlle when dropping the car off were extremely RUDE. The car was ok not super comfortable but ok. The rAtes are outrageous. Also, I paI’d ahead for the car with a major credit card. You guy putting another $200 hold on my acct for days is unacceptable. I had already paid for the car. Ridiculous and I don’t like being told that AFTER I’ve already rented the car. I have insurance. No reason to do that.

2,0 Poor

Chris, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

They are scam artist behind the counter at LFT. They literally had the audacity to try to charge me for a broken windshield that I did not break. They have no cameras around the rental car area yet claimed it was my fault. Absolute trash employees and trash company, I will never rent from hertz ever again.

1 out of 1

Dollar

5,5

Fair

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

5.7

One location in Lafayette Regional Airport

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200 Terminal Drive

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
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4,0 Mediocre

Elizabeth, Apr 2024

Economy

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I received a phone call 2 hours before my reservation advising me that there would not be a car available. The person on the phone said they were expecting a truck in 4 hours but didn’t want to promise anything. Also said I should call back later when she was off. I called at 5:45pm to get an update. Was left on hold for 21 minutes and then hung up on. I drove over there and saw at least 10 cars in the C slots. Once I got to the counter, there was no one there and they said “it was first come first served” When I pointed out that I WAS FIRST - my reservation was an hour earlier and no one else was there, all of a sudden there was a car available.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

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

Anonymous, Nov 2020

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Cons:

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

Anonymous, Oct 2020

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Pros:

staff was super helpful

1 out of 2

Avis

5,1

Fair

Read 9 reviews

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.3

One location in Lafayette Regional Airport

Locations in Lafayette Regional Airport

200 Terminal Drive Suite 139

+1 337 988 6030

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:00
Friday08:00 - 23:00
Saturday09:00 - 22:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:00

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1,9 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK
Nothing

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

Cons:

Notify people ahead of time the vehicles may not be available

10,0 Wonderful

Ann, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and went out of his way for me to find it quickly and easily in parking lot.

Cons:

I couldn’t find the manuel

2,0 Poor

Michelle, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

I reserved a convertible because we needed a parade car for my daughter. They confirmed the car in advance, but once I got there, NO CONVERTIBLE. The person working the counter was not the friendliest and acted as if it was not their problem. Very Disappointed with the whole experience.

Thrifty

1,9

Poor

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

1.9

Comfort

1.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

1.9

Value for money

1.9

One location in Lafayette Regional Airport

Locations in Lafayette Regional Airport

200 Terminal Drive

+1 877 283 0898

Monday09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday09:00 - 22:00
Wednesday09:00 - 22:00
Thursday09:00 - 22:00
Friday09:00 - 22:00
Saturday09:00 - 22:00
Sunday09:00 - 22:00

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One location in Lafayette Regional Airport

Locations in Lafayette Regional Airport

200 Terminal Drive

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One location in Lafayette Regional Airport

Locations in Lafayette Regional Airport

200 Terminal Dr, Lafayette, , USA Louisiana

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
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57 travellers who hired a car in Lafayette Regional Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.0

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