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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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Elizabethtown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elizabethtown

With a population of 28.531, Elizabethtown is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Elizabethtown has to offer.

When to visit Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabethtown in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabethtown in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 January, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabethtown, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Elizabethtown

Plane

Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 54 km from Elizabethtown. 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 Elizabethtown departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 189 km from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 54 km from Elizabethtown. 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 Elizabethtown departs from Sarasota and takes around 2h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 189 km from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Airlines serving Elizabethtown

Lufthansa
Good (8,259 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,245 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,634 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,021 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,562 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,932 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,447 reviews)
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Where to stay in Elizabethtown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Elizabethtown and Wingfield Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabethtown

Most booked hotels in Elizabethtown

Country Inn Suites by Radisson, Elizabethtown KY
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1034 reviews)
$90+
Wingfield Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2425 reviews)
$71+
Baymont by Wyndham Elizabethtown
2 stars
Excellent (8, 563 reviews)
$72+
Ramada by Wyndham Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (7.7, 960 reviews)
$68+
Motel 6 Elizabethtown Ky
2 stars
Good (7, 450 reviews)
$66+
Quality Inn & Suites Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (6.1, 583 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Elizabethtown

Renting a car in Elizabethtown costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Elizabethtown.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Elizabethtown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Kia K4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabethtown, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Elizabethtown costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Elizabethtown.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Elizabethtown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Kia K4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabethtown, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.