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. Elizabethtown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tequila House (1509 N Dixie Hwy) and White Castle - Elizabethtown (2006 N Mulberry St) are great picks.
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″.
Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 34 miles 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 22m.
Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 117 miles from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Nashville.
You can travel by bus to Elizabethtown using Amtrak or Bus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Elizabethtown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $76. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 180 miles.
Renting a car in Elizabethtown costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Elizabethtown.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabethtown, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.