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Georgetown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Georgetown

With a population of 29,098, Georgetown is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Georgetown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Georgetown

Georgetown in January
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Georgetown in January
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Georgetown

Plane

When flying to Georgetown, you’ll arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Georgetown include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Georgetown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 187 miles from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 70 miles and will cost you around $90. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 510 miles.

Plane

When flying to Georgetown, you’ll arrive at Lexington Blue Grass (LEX), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Georgetown include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Georgetown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 187 miles from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 70 miles and will cost you around $90. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 510 miles.

Airports near Georgetown

SDFLouisville Intl
CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
LEXLexington Blue Grass

Airlines serving Georgetown

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
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Where to stay in Georgetown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lexington Georgetown/College Inn and Super 8 by Wyndham Georgetown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Georgetown

Most booked hotels in Georgetown

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Georgetown, KY
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1267 reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Plus Georgetown Corporate Center Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 632 reviews)
$100+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Georgetown
2 stars
Excellent (8, 496 reviews)
$76+
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Baymont by Wyndham Georgetown
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1032 reviews)
$83+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Georgetown
2 stars
Good (7.8, 597 reviews)
$71+
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Motel 6 Georgetown - Lexington North
2 stars
Good (6.2, 417 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Georgetown

Renting a car in Georgetown costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Georgetown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Georgetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Georgetown costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Georgetown.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Georgetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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