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 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 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 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 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 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 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 (8,140 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,121 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,474 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,997 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,665 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,474 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,958 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,670 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,877 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,564 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 $357 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Evansville are about 46% 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, 1145 reviews)
$114+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Evansville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 971 reviews)
$78+
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Garner Hotel Evansville East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1399 reviews)
$77+
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Howard Johnson Evansville East
2 stars
Good (7.7, 2053 reviews)
$61+
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Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1174 reviews)
$79+
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One life studio and suites
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 224 reviews)
$46+
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Renting a car in Evansville

Renting a car in Evansville costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Evansville.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Standard (Ford Edge 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, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Evansville costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Evansville.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Standard (Ford Edge 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, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Evansville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Full-size
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