Lexington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lexington
With a population of 225,366, Lexington is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lexington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Lexington
Tours
Where to Eat in Lexington
If you’re looking for affordable options, J. Alexander's - The Summit at Fritz Farm (4081 Finn Way) and middle fork kitchen bar (1224 Manchester St) are great picks.
When to visit Lexington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lexington in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 5.3″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Lexington, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Lexington
Plane
When flying to Lexington, you’ll arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lexington include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 180 miles from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.
Bus
Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Lexington. The most popular bus station is Lexington 477 W New Circle Rd Nw, located 3 miles from downtown Lexington. Lexington Buena Vista @ 2241 Inbound is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Lexington
Where to stay in Lexington
Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $253 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Midtown - I-75, An IHG Hotel and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lexington South/Hamburg Place.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lexington
Most booked hotels in Lexington
Renting a car in Lexington
Renting a car in Lexington costs $77 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lexington is the Hertz branch at 1018 E New Circle Rd, which is 3 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Lexington Blue Grass.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lexington (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lexington, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.