Introduction
What to do
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, 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Evansville in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 32m.

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 NU Car, 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 32m.

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 NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Evansville

SDFLouisville Intl
EVVEvansville Dress Regional
PAHPaducah Barkley Regional

Airlines serving Evansville

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,150 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,059 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,425 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,761 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,685 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,270 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 $353 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Evansville are about 41% 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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Drury Inn & Suites Evansville East
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1156 reviews)
$128+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Evansville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 992 reviews)
$77+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Evansville East
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 145 reviews)
$107+
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Clarion Inn & Suites Evansville Eastland Area
3 stars
Good (7.7, 654 reviews)
$71+
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Howard Johnson Evansville East
2 stars
Good (7.6, 2073 reviews)
$63+
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One Life Studios
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 116 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Evansville

Renting a car in Evansville costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Evansville, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Evansville costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Evansville, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Evansville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Compact
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