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.
Activities & attractions in Evansville
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
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″.
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, WestJet and Delta. 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.
Airlines serving Evansville
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 45% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Evansville
Most booked hotels in Evansville
Renting a car in Evansville
Renting a car in Evansville costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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 41% 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. Compact (Hyundai Elantra GT or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Evansville, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Evansville
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$43/day