
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.
Activities & attractions in Elizabethtown
When to visit Elizabethtown
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″.
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.
Airlines serving Elizabethtown
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
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.



