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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, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Priceless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shepherdsville using Amtrak or Tornado Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 298 km and will cost you around $50. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 628 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, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Priceless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shepherdsville using Amtrak or Tornado Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 298 km and will cost you around $50. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 628 km.

Airports near Shepherdsville

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

Airlines serving Shepherdsville

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,679 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,457 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,589 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (376 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (288 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (184 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,497 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,057 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

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Tru By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 534 reviews)
$90+
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Best Western Louisville South / Shepherdsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 293 reviews)
$70+
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Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 237 reviews)
$90+
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Best Western Shepherdsville
2 stars
Excellent (8, 562 reviews)
$69+
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Hampton Inn Louisville-I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
3 stars
Excellent (8, 127 reviews)
$98+
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Quality Inn and Suites Brooks Louisville South
3 stars
Good (7.7, 266 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $25 per day, on average, or $50 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 121% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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.

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $25 per day, on average, or $50 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 121% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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.

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