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 7 km 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 Greenville and takes around 4h 23m.

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 Turo and Resla, 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, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Greenville and takes around 4h 23m.

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 Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Evansville

SDFLouisville Intl
EVVEvansville Dress Regional
PAHPaducah Barkley Regional

Airlines serving Evansville

Lufthansa
Good (8,038 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,777 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,129 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,402 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,470 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,598 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,492 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 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 $347 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

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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Evansville East
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 140 reviews)
$97+
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Garner Hotel Evansville East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1379 reviews)
$96+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Evansville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 956 reviews)
$77+
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Howard Johnson Evansville East
2 stars
Good (7.6, 2035 reviews)
$64+
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Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1161 reviews)
$72+
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Evansville East
2 stars
Good (6, 266 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Evansville

Renting a car in Evansville costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Evansville.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Evansville costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Evansville.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Evansville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Compact
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