With a population of 30,617, New Iberia is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. New Iberia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Iberia in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in New Iberia, with an average rainfall of 3.7″.
Although New Iberia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lafayette Regional (LFT), which is located 17 miles from New Iberia. Baton Rouge Ryan is the most popular, with regular flights from Copa Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Iberia departs from Asheville and takes around 3h 47m.
The train station in New Iberia is called New Iberia, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to New Iberia is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 105 miles from New Iberia. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.
Tornado Bus operates bus routes to New Iberia. From Dallas, the bus ride to New Iberia takes 865 miles and will cost you around $235. From Austin, the ticket costs about $390 for a journey of 1009 miles.
Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $230 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites New Iberia - Avery Island and Quality Suites New Iberia.
Renting a car in New Iberia costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in New Iberia.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in New Iberia (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. The most frequently booked car type in New Iberia is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Tesla Model Y or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.