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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Shepherdsville travel guide

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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
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
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 Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 26m.

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 Payless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shepherdsville. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 185 miles and will cost you around $47. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 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 American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 26m.

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 Payless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Shepherdsville. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 185 miles and will cost you around $47. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 390 miles.

Airports near Shepherdsville

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

Airlines serving Shepherdsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (264 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,096 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shepherdsville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Shepherdsville and Super 8 by Wyndham Shepherdsville / Louisville South I65.

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 (8.9, 517 reviews)
$104+
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Hampton Inn Louisville-I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 119 reviews)
$109+
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Best Western Shepherdsville
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 540 reviews)
$100+
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Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 284 reviews)
$107+
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Quality Inn and Suites Brooks Louisville South
3 stars
Good (7.8, 221 reviews)
$71+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville, SO
2 stars
Good (7.1, 556 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Shepherdsville is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Shepherdsville is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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