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 December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Evansville in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Evansville include American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Evansville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 213 km from Evansville. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Priceless, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

When flying to Evansville, you’ll arrive at Evansville Dress Regional (EVV), which is located 7 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Evansville include American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Evansville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 213 km from Evansville. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Priceless, among others, in Nashville.

Airlines serving Evansville

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,586 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,354 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,770 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,060 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,325 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,938 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,826 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,439 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,549 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 $46 to $381 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Evansville are about 51% 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, 1176 reviews)
$121+
Hyatt Place Evansville
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 554 reviews)
$123+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Evansville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1045 reviews)
$76+
Howard Johnson Evansville East
2 stars
Good (7.6, 2105 reviews)
$62+
Clarion Inn & Suites Evansville Eastland Area
3 stars
Good (7.5, 678 reviews)
$68+
Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1203 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Evansville

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Evansville, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Evansville, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.