West Lafayette travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Lafayette

With a population of 29,596, West Lafayette is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Lafayette deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit West Lafayette

West Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Lafayette in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Lafayette in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in West Lafayette, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to West Lafayette

Plane

When flying to West Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to West Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from West Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to West Lafayette, you’ll arrive at Lafayette Purdue University (LAF), which is located 2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to West Lafayette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from West Lafayette. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near West Lafayette

Airlines serving West Lafayette

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,717 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of West Lafayette

Most booked hotels in West Lafayette

Drury Inn & Suites Lafayette, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1095 reviews)
$131+
The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 159 reviews)
$199+
Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette
2 stars
Excellent (9, 264 reviews)
$171+
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 256 reviews)
$144+
Comfort Suites Lafayette University Area
2 stars
Good (7.9, 384 reviews)
$94+
Hilton Garden Inn West Lafayette Wabash Landing
3 stars
Good (7.9, 192 reviews)
$161+

Renting a car in West Lafayette

Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in West Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Lafayette, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Lafayette costs $57 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in West Lafayette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Lafayette, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.