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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
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdsville in November
Estimated hotel price
$86
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 Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 20m.

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

You can travel by bus to Shepherdsville using Amtrak or Tornado Bus. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 315 miles and will cost you around $220. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $164 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 Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 20m.

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

You can travel by bus to Shepherdsville using Amtrak or Tornado Bus. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 315 miles and will cost you around $220. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 390 miles.

Airports near Shepherdsville

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

Airlines serving Shepherdsville

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,114 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,475 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (177 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
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 532 reviews)
$99+
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Best Western Louisville South / Shepherdsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 285 reviews)
$73+
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Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 233 reviews)
$95+
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Hampton Inn Louisville-I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 124 reviews)
$98+
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Best Western Shepherdsville
2 stars
Excellent (8, 555 reviews)
$82+
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Quality Inn and Suites Brooks Louisville South
3 stars
Good (7.8, 261 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $86 per day, on average, or $173 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, 21% more expensive than at Louisville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 $86 per day, on average, or $173 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, 21% more expensive than at Louisville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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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