With a population of 11’196, Somerset is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Somerset deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Somerset in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Somerset, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
Although Somerset doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lexington Blue Grass (LEX), which is located 105 km from Somerset. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Somerset departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 20m.
Another option to get to Somerset is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 220 km from Somerset. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.
FlixBus operates bus routes to Somerset. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Somerset takes 2519 km and will cost you around $100. From Boston, the ticket costs about $239 for a journey of 2897 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites Somerset and Super 8 by Wyndham Somerset.
Renting a car in Somerset costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Lexington Blue Grass.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Somerset (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Somerset is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.