Travel Information
If you have ever wanted to visit New Orleans, this may be a good opportunity. New Orleans is about 2 hours east of Lafayette. Driving between the two cities is very simple; just get on I-10 and watch out for rush hour traffic!
Air Travel
- Lafayette (LFT) - local airport (American, Delta, Continental, Northwest)
- New Orleans (MSY) - about 130 miles away (All major airlines)
- Baton Rouge (BTR) - about 60 miles away (All major airlines)
Rental Cars
- You will probably want a rental car if you fly into LFT. Feel
free to coordinate cars with other friends and family that are
attending.
- You will definitely want a rental car if you fly into MSY or BTR. Feel
free to coordinate cars with other friends and family that are
attending.
- There are 6 rental car agencies at LFT airport.
- There are 7 rental car agencies at MSY airport.
- There are 6 rental car agencies at BTR airport.
Hotels
You do not have to use these hotels, they are listed as a courtesy.
Driving Directions to the Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express
Directions from Baton Rouge and New Orleans
Take Interstate 10 West. Take Exit 100 and go south on Ambassador Caffrey Parkway. Stay in the far right hand lane. Follow Ambassador Caffrey for 6 miles. The hotel will be on the left.
Directions from Lafayette Airport
From the airport, take a left onto Surrey. Keep left and turn left on Hwy 90/Evangeline Thruway. Turn right on Kaliste Saloom. You will turn right at the 8th light onto Ambassador Caffery. The hotel will be on the right after you cross the river.
- Best Western Hotel Acadiana
Directions from Baton Rouge and New Orleans
Take Interstate 10 West. Take Exit 103A and continue onto 167 south. Continue 2 miles and turn right at the 11th light onto Pinhook Road. The Best Western Hotel Acadiana & Conference Center is 2 miles on the left.
Directions from Lafayette Airport
From the airport, take a left onto Surrey. Keep left and turn left on Hwy 90/Evangeline Thruway. Keep right and turn right onto Kaliste Saloom. Keep to the right and turn right onto Pinhook (light #3). Hotel is on the right about 1/2 mile from the intersection.