Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Evansville travel guide

Evansville Tourism | Evansville Guide

You're Going to Love Evansville

With a population of 117,429, Evansville is a must-see destination in Indiana, 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 Evansville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Evansville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Evansville (1000 N Green River Rd) and Cavanaugh’s On The River (421 NW Riverside Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Evansville

Evansville in November
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Evansville in November
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Evansville in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Evansville, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Evansville

Plane

When flying to Evansville, you’ll arrive at Evansville Dress Regional (EVV), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Evansville include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 4h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Evansville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 132 miles from Evansville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

When flying to Evansville, you’ll arrive at Evansville Dress Regional (EVV), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Evansville include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 4h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Evansville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 132 miles from Evansville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Airlines serving Evansville

Lufthansa
Good (8,105 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,079 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,898 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,858 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,269 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,592 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,629 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,851 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,258 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,566 reviews)
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Where to stay in Evansville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Woodspring Suites Evansville East and Quality Inn & Suites Evansville North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Evansville, with prices from $52 to $353 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Evansville are about 44% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Evansville by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Evansville

Most booked hotels in Evansville

Drury Inn & Suites Evansville East
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1142 reviews)
$123+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Evansville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 956 reviews)
$86+
Garner Hotel Evansville East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1378 reviews)
$83+
Howard Johnson Evansville East
2 stars
Good (7.6, 2038 reviews)
$64+
Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1170 reviews)
$68+
One life studio and suites
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 224 reviews)
$53+

Renting a car in Evansville

Renting a car in Evansville costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Evansville.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Evansville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Evansville costs $52 per day, on average, or $156 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Evansville.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Evansville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.