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

Monticello travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monticello

With a population of 6,188, Monticello is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. Monticello deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Monticello

Monticello in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monticello in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monticello

Plane

Although Monticello doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lexington Blue Grass (LEX), which is located 136 km from Monticello. Lexington Blue Grass is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monticello departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Monticello is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 188 km from Monticello. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

Although Monticello doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lexington Blue Grass (LEX), which is located 136 km from Monticello. Lexington Blue Grass is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monticello departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h.

Car

Another option to get to Monticello is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 188 km from Monticello. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Monticello

LEXLexington Blue Grass
TYSKnoxville McGhee Tyson

Airlines serving Monticello

Lufthansa
Good (8,215 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,518 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,116 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,526 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,841 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,032 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,991 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,909 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Monticello

Most booked hotels in Monticello

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Best Western Lake Cumberland Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 243 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Monticello

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Monticello (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Monticello (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65.