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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 All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9,5
Wonderful
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.5
Value for money
9.0
One location in Lafayette Regional Airport
National
7,3
Good
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
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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10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2022
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2022
Budget
6,8
Okay
Read 15 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.2
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10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Supplier choice
4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Luxury
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2024
People carrier
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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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.2,0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
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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.Dollar
6,3
Okay
Read 7 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
6.5
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4,0 Mediocre
Elizabeth, Apr 2024
Economy
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2021
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NothingCons:
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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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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staff was super helpful10,0 Wonderful
Sarah, Feb 2020
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Price was good4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2022
Hertz
6,3
Okay
Read 4 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
5.6
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10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2022
4,0 Mediocre
Jillian, Nov 2021
2,0 Poor
Chris, May 2021
Pros:
NothingCons:
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.10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2020
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Staff was very helpful! Kelly and NeShawnde were very helpful and very nice!!Alamo
6,0
Okay
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Lafayette Regional Airport
One location in Lafayette Regional Airport
Locations in Lafayette Regional Airport
200 Terminal Drive Suite 139
+1 337 988 6030
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1,9 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2021
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
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No we waited in line for an hour to find out they did not have our reservationCons:
Notify people ahead of time the vehicles may not be available10,0 Wonderful
Ann, May 2021
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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 manuel2,0 Poor
Michelle, Nov 2020
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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.2,0 Poor
Robert, May 2022
4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2021
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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.One location in Lafayette Regional Airport
Locations in Lafayette Regional Airport
200 Terminal Drive
+1 877 283 0898
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200 Terminal Dr, Lafayette, , USA Louisiana
+1 914 368 0091
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