Lafayette Airport Car Rental (LFT)

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) serves the entire Acadiana region and is located 8 km south of Lafayette center with direct connections to Houston, Dallas and Atlanta. With as many as 8 rental companies on site, LFT is one of the best-equipped car rental hubs in Louisiana outside New Orleans. Pick up your car upon arrival and start exploring Cajun Country immediately.

From LFT, you can reach Lafayette center in 10 minutes via Ambassador Caffery Parkway heading north. Avery Island, home to the Tabasco factory, is located 55 km to the south and takes 45 minutes via LA-14. New Iberia with the Shadows-on-the-Teche plantation can be reached in 30 minutes (35 km) to the south via US-90.

All major rental companies have desks in the terminal - compare prices online in advance for the best deals. Choose a car with good fuel efficiency; distances in Acadiana can be long if you want to visit multiple bayou towns in one day. Fuel the car before returning it - airport fuel prices are higher than in the city.

Which rental companies are at Lafayette Airport? At LFT we compare prices from up to 8 rental companies directly in the terminal, including major chains such as Enterprise, Hertz and Avis. How long does it take to drive from LFT to Lake Charles?

Lake Charles is located 120 km to the west via I-10 and takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Can I return the car at another location in Louisiana? Yes, most rental companies offer one-way rental to locations such as New Orleans or Baton Rouge, but check for any additional fees.

We compare prices from all major providers at Lafayette Airport so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.