Shepherdsville travel guide

Shepherdsville Tourism | Shepherdsville Guide

You're Going to Love Shepherdsville

With a population of 11,222, Shepherdsville is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shepherdsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shepherdsville

Shepherdsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shepherdsville in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Shepherdsville, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Shepherdsville

Plane

When flying to Shepherdsville, you’ll arrive at Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shepherdsville include Delta, WestJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdsville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 139 miles from Shepherdsville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdsville, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 50 miles and will cost you around $90. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Plane

When flying to Shepherdsville, you’ll arrive at Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shepherdsville include Delta, WestJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdsville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 139 miles from Shepherdsville. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdsville, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 50 miles and will cost you around $90. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Airlines serving Shepherdsville

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,638 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,986 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,001 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,749 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (731 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (746 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shepherdsville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville, SO and Best Western Shepherdsville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdsville

Most booked hotels in Shepherdsville

Tru By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 581 reviews)
$122+
Hampton Inn Louisville I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 74 reviews)
$121+
Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 162 reviews)
$112+
Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8, 145 reviews)
$108+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville, SO
2 stars
Good (7.3, 381 reviews)
$106+
Super 8 by Wyndham Shepherdsville / Louisville South I65
2 stars
Good (7.1, 195 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Shepherdsville (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 Shepherdsville is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Shepherdsville (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 Shepherdsville is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.