Elizabethtown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elizabethtown

With a population of 28,531, Elizabethtown is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elizabethtown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Elizabethtown

Where to Eat in Elizabethtown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tequila House (1509 N Dixie Hwy) and White Castle - Elizabethtown (2006 N Mulberry St) are great picks.

When to visit Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabethtown in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabethtown in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabethtown, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Elizabethtown

Plane

Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 34 miles from Elizabethtown. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 117 miles from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Elizabethtown. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Elizabethtown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $76. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Elizabethtown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 34 miles from Elizabethtown. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, WestJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 14m.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabethtown is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 117 miles from Elizabethtown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Elizabethtown. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Elizabethtown takes 115 miles and will cost you around $76. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airlines serving Elizabethtown

Lufthansa
Good (4,691 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,617 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,594 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,891 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,687 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (767 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (969 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabethtown

Most booked hotels in Elizabethtown

Country Inn Suites by Radisson, Elizabethtown KY
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 881 reviews)
$141+
Hilton Garden Inn Elizabethtown, KY
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 184 reviews)
$175+
Wingfield Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1980 reviews)
$109+
Ramada by Wyndham Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (6.9, 635 reviews)
$112+
Super 8 by Wyndham Elizabethtown
2 stars
Good (6.1, 396 reviews)
$89+
Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Okay (5, 275 reviews)
$83+

Renting a car in Elizabethtown

Renting a car in Elizabethtown costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Elizabethtown.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Elizabethtown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabethtown, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Elizabethtown costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Elizabethtown.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Elizabethtown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabethtown, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.