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
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″.
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 American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabethtown departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 22m.
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
You can travel by bus to Elizabethtown using Amtrak or Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Elizabethtown takes 180 miles and will cost you around $53. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.
Airlines serving Elizabethtown
Where to stay in Elizabethtown
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Country Inn Suites by Radisson, Elizabethtown KY and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Elizabethtown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabethtown
Most booked hotels in Elizabethtown
Renting a car in Elizabethtown
Renting a car in Elizabethtown costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 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 14% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Elizabethtown is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.