Lafayette Regional Airport is an airport intended for public use located approximately two miles from the southeast section of the Lafayette central business district. Lafayette itself is a city in Louisiana, United States. The airport is situated on Highway 90, close to the petroleum wells off the Gulf of Mexico. The airport serves as the base of operations for what is probably the largest helicopter company in the world, PHI, Inc., which was formerly known as Petroleum Helicopters International.

As you may have guessed from the name, Lafayette Airport does not actually offer international flights, although it services passengers flying into the four major hubs of the southeast United States, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Memphis. The airport serves the air transport needs of the greater Lafayette Metropolitan Area, which at last estimate has a population of more than 600,000 residents. As you can imagine, a great number of travelers of pass through Lafayette Airport on a daily basis, resulting in the need for many car rental services in the area.

The good news is that there are many such companies offering a wide selection of rental vehicles ranging from luxury cars and SUVs, to more economically priced mid sized models. Whether you are looking to stay in Lafayette for a short business trip that will only last for a day or two or if you intend to stay in town for a lot longer, car rental is your best option for getting in and around town.

When making your decision about what rental car to go for, it is important to determine what your needs are exactly before you even pick up the phone or log onto the Internet. This will ensure that you are able to get the perfect ride for your requirements, and that you do not go over budget with a car that has features that you don’t need. The ever-rising gas prices are also a constant concern, particularly if you are trying to save money, so you may want to look into your options for rental cars that offer better gas mileage. You may find that smaller compact or economy cars are more than enough to get you where you want to go in Lafayette without putting such a big dent in your budget.

You would also do well to figure out how many passengers you will have in the car, and base your decision with regard to size and type of rental car on that information. You may have to book a bigger car if you are driving more than three or four people around town for example. Don’t forget to take the luggage that you will be bringing along into consideration as well. Keep in mind that while two or three people may not seem that many, carrying more than one pierce of luggage each can quickly take up the available space, so you will want a rental car that can accommodate everyone’s bags.