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 January
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdsville in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
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, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 34m.

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, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 34m.

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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,545 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,489 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,071 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (183 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 534 reviews)
$87+
Best Western Louisville South / Shepherdsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 292 reviews)
$70+
Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 237 reviews)
$88+
Best Western Shepherdsville
2 stars
Excellent (8, 561 reviews)
$69+
Hampton Inn Louisville-I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
3 stars
Excellent (8, 127 reviews)
$95+
Quality Inn and Suites Brooks Louisville South
3 stars
Good (7.8, 265 reviews)
$52+

Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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.