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 December
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Evansville in December
Estimated hotel price
$99
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, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 6h.

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 NU Car and Priceless, 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, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 6h.

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 NU Car and Priceless, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Evansville

SDFLouisville Intl
EVVEvansville Dress Regional
PAHPaducah Barkley Regional

Airlines serving Evansville

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,274 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,689 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,443 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,130 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,948 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,866 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,429 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,327 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 $617 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Evansville are about 29% 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, 1187 reviews)
$124+
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Garner Hotel Evansville East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1440 reviews)
$86+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville
4 stars
Good (7.8, 660 reviews)
$136+
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Howard Johnson Evansville East
2 stars
Good (7.6, 2109 reviews)
$62+
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Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1208 reviews)
$94+
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Clarion Inn & Suites Evansville Eastland Area
3 stars
Good (7.5, 690 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Evansville

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Evansville

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$45/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$49/day

Full-size
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