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 December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
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 American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdsville, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 50 miles and will cost you around $90. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 65 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 American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shepherdsville, including Tornado Bus, Amtrak and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 50 miles and will cost you around $90. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 65 miles.

Airlines serving Shepherdsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,198 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,407 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,835 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (862 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shepherdsville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South and Motel 6 Shepherdsville. Ky Louisville South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdsville

Most booked hotels in Shepherdsville

Tru By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 564 reviews)
$121+
Hampton Inn Louisville I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 77 reviews)
$113+
Best Western Shepherdsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 280 reviews)
$104+
Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 147 reviews)
$106+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville, SO
2 stars
Good (7.3, 363 reviews)
$102+
Super 8 by Wyndham Shepherdsville / Louisville South I65
2 stars
Good (7.1, 190 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $100 per day, on average, or $199 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, 24% more expensive than at Louisville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Shepherdsville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $100 per day, on average, or $199 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, 24% more expensive than at Louisville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Shepherdsville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.