With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up all that St. Martinville, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here ought to be Evangeline State Park, Saint Martin de Tours Catholic Church and Spanish Lake. Situated 45 miles away, Lafayette is another place to aim for. If you drop by, make sure you check out Vermilionville, The Mall of Acadiana and Acadian Village.