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

Shelbyville travel guide

Shelbyville Tourism | Shelbyville Guide

You're Going to Love Shelbyville

With a population of 14,045, Shelbyville is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shelbyville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shelbyville

Shelbyville in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shelbyville in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shelbyville in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Shelbyville, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Shelbyville

Plane

Although Shelbyville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 28 miles from Shelbyville. Louisville Airport 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 Shelbyville departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Shelbyville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 165 miles from Shelbyville. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shelbyville using Amtrak or Tornado Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shelbyville takes 50 miles and will cost you around $110. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 390 miles.

Plane

Although Shelbyville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 28 miles from Shelbyville. Louisville Airport 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 Shelbyville departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Shelbyville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 165 miles from Shelbyville. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shelbyville using Amtrak or Tornado Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shelbyville takes 50 miles and will cost you around $110. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 390 miles.

Airports near Shelbyville

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

Airlines serving Shelbyville

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,850 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,262 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,979 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,964 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shelbyville

Most booked hotels in Shelbyville

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Hampton Inn Simpsonville
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 366 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Shelbyville
2 stars
Excellent (8, 398 reviews)
$125+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.8, 549 reviews)
$96+
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Best Western Shelbyville Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.8, 409 reviews)
$90+
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Econo Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.1, 83 reviews)
$76+
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Red Roof Inn Shelbyville
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 388 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Shelbyville

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shelbyville (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. The most frequently booked car type in Shelbyville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shelbyville (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. The most frequently booked car type in Shelbyville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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