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

Shepherdsville travel guide

Shepherdsville Tourism | Shepherdsville Guide

You're Going to Love Shepherdsville

With a population of 11,222, Shepherdsville is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shepherdsville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shepherdsville

Shepherdsville in November
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdsville in November
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shepherdsville in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Shepherdsville, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Shepherdsville

Plane

When flying to Shepherdsville, you’ll arrive at Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shepherdsville include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdsville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 224 km from Shepherdsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdsville, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 595 km and will cost you around $68. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 604 km.

Plane

When flying to Shepherdsville, you’ll arrive at Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shepherdsville include American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Shepherdsville is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 224 km from Shepherdsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdsville, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 595 km and will cost you around $68. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 604 km.

Airlines serving Shepherdsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,945 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,348 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,998 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,330 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,522 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,541 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shepherdsville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville, SO and Best Western Shepherdsville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdsville

Most booked hotels in Shepherdsville

Tru By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 541 reviews)
$110+
Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 244 reviews)
$97+
Hampton Inn Louisville-I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 127 reviews)
$110+
Best Western Shepherdsville
2 stars
Good (7.9, 569 reviews)
$95+
Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South
2 stars
Good (7.8, 309 reviews)
$84+
Quality Inn and Suites Brooks Louisville South
3 stars
Good (7.6, 292 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Shepherdsville (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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shepherdsville, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Shepherdsville (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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shepherdsville, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.