Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Madison travel guide

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You're Going to Love Madison

With a population of 11 967, Madison is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Madison deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Madison

Madison in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Madison in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Madison, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Madison

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 70 km from Madison. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, American Airlines, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 312 km from Madison. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 70 km from Madison. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, American Airlines, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 312 km from Madison. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Madison

SDFLouisville Intl
CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Madison

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,568 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,592 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,046 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,883 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
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Where to stay in Madison

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hillside Inn and Super 8 by Wyndham Madison IN.

Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

Most booked hotels in Madison

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Madison Historic Eagle Cotton Mill
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 212 reviews)
$175+
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Riverboat Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 213 reviews)
$114+
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Hillside Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1219 reviews)
$133+
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Comfort Inn Madison near Clifty Falls
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 498 reviews)
$103+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.8, 258 reviews)
$97+
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Bestway Inn - Madison
2 stars
Good (6.9, 517 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Madison

Renting a car in Madison costs $76 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Madison costs $76 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

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