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

Shepherdsville travel guide

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
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 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shepherdsville include Delta, WestJet and American 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 139 miles from Shepherdsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shepherdsville. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 185 miles and will cost you around $47. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 390 miles.

Plane

When flying to Shepherdsville, you’ll arrive at Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Shepherdsville include Delta, WestJet and American 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 139 miles from Shepherdsville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shepherdsville. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 185 miles and will cost you around $47. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 390 miles.

Airports near Shepherdsville

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

Airlines serving Shepherdsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,888 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,799 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,338 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,036 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (972 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,089 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,284 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shepherdsville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Shepherdsville and Super 8 by Wyndham Shepherdsville / Louisville South I65.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdsville

Most booked hotels in Shepherdsville

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Tru By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 512 reviews)
$119+
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Hampton Inn Louisville-I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 114 reviews)
$122+
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Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 278 reviews)
$103+
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Quality Inn and Suites Brooks Louisville South
3 stars
Good (7.7, 214 reviews)
$71+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville, SO
2 stars
Good (7.2, 544 reviews)
$93+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Shepherdsville / Louisville South I65
2 stars
Good (6.8, 284 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shepherdsville, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Standard (Ford Edge or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shepherdsville, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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