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

Evansville travel guide

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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, Kanpai - Sushi Asian Bistro (4593 Washington Ave) and Bj's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Evansville (1000 N Green River Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Evansville

Evansville in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Evansville in December
Estimated hotel price
$103
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, Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 24m.

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 Payless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Evansville’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

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, Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 24m.

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 Payless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Evansville’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Evansville

SDFLouisville Intl
EVVEvansville Dress Regional
PAHPaducah Barkley Regional

Airlines serving Evansville

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,083 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,851 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,659 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,335 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,097 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (892 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,504 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
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Where to stay in Evansville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn by Marriott Evansville East and Fairfield Inn by Marriott Evansville West.

Most popular hotel in Evansville by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Evansville

Most booked hotels in Evansville

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Drury Inn & Suites Evansville East
3 stars
Excellent (9, 993 reviews)
$108+
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Hyatt Place Evansville
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 399 reviews)
$134+
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Howard Johnson Evansville East
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1804 reviews)
$74+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Evansville, IN
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1285 reviews)
$97+
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Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1071 reviews)
$94+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Evansville East
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 380 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Evansville

Renting a car in Evansville costs $75 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Evansville is the Budget branch at 7801 Bussing Drive, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Evansville.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Evansville costs $75 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Evansville is the Budget branch at 7801 Bussing Drive, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Evansville.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Evansville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Compact
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