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. Evansville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Evansville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kanpai - Sushi Asian Bistro (4593 Washington Ave) and Cavanaugh’s On The River (421 NW Riverside Dr) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Evansville
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Evansville departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 20m.
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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.
Bus
Evansville’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Evansville
Where to stay in Evansville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Woodspring Suites Evansville East and Holiday Inn Express Evansville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Evansville
Most booked hotels in Evansville
Renting a car in Evansville
Renting a car in Evansville costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Evansville is the Hertz branch at 1396 N Green River Road, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Evansville.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Evansville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.