Lafayette Regional Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

Lafayette Regional Airport is about fifteen minutes from downtown, so staying near the airport is worth it mainly for those who need to leave early or work along Kaliste Saloom Road, where almost all the hotels offer a free shuttle. Anyone wanting to try Cajun cuisine and see the historic downtown will do better to choose Pinhook Road or the Cajundome area, both a few minutes from downtown and in any case within three miles of the terminal. The time difference between the two areas is minimal: it's more a choice between business-hotel atmosphere and closeness to restaurants.

Airport area (Kaliste Saloom Road)

Airport area · The hotels on Kaliste Saloom Road are 3-5 km from the terminal, with a free shuttle on request.

Best for: Those with an early morning flight or arriving late who don't want to drive into downtown.

Pros

Free shuttle to the terminal, convenient with heavy luggage
Within walking distance of some Oil Center restaurants and shops

Cons

A commercial area along the road, not well suited to an evening stroll
Historic downtown Lafayette is still a quarter of an hour away by car

Recommended hotels in this area

Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette Airport, LA: Suites with a full kitchen three miles from the terminal, convenient for those staying several nights or working in the area.
Residence Inn Lafayette Airport: Apartments with a kitchen and a free airport shuttle, three miles from the terminal.

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Pinhook Road and Vermilion Bayou

Neighbourhood · About 2.5 miles (4 km) from the terminal, 10 minutes by car or with the hotel's free shuttle.

Best for: Those who want a conference hotel near downtown, with restaurant and airport shuttle included.

Pros

Overlooking the Vermilion Bayou, three miles from the historic downtown
In-house restaurant and lounge for those who don't want to go out in the evening

Cons

A large hotel geared toward conferences, less intimate than other areas
A car or taxi is still needed to reach downtown on foot

Recommended hotels in this area

DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette: On the Vermilion Bayou, three miles from downtown and less than three from the terminal, with a free airport shuttle.

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Cajundome and downtown

City centre · About three miles (5 km) from the terminal, 10-15 minutes by car or taxi.

Best for: Those who want to stay close to the university and downtown for restaurants and Cajun music venues.

Pros

Five minutes on foot from the Cajundome and the University of Lafayette
Three miles from the historic downtown and the Cajun music venues

Cons

No direct shuttle downtown: a car or taxi is needed even in the evening
A busy area on Cajundome event days

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome: Across from the Cajundome and five minutes on foot from the university, three miles from both downtown and the airport.

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