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 13 miles 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 Savannah 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 Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes 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 United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Savannah 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 Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shepherdsville.

Airlines serving Shepherdsville

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,834 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,287 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,861 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,138 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (298 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,493 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,505 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 (8.5, 541 reviews)
$113+
Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 244 reviews)
$99+
Best Western Shepherdsville
2 stars
Excellent (8, 569 reviews)
$91+
Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8, 310 reviews)
$88+
Hampton Inn Louisville-I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
3 stars
Excellent (8, 129 reviews)
$105+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville South-Hillview By IHG
2 stars
Good (7.7, 144 reviews)
$127+

Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.