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 December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shepherdsville in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
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 WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 22m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shepherdsville using Amtrak or Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 180 miles and will cost you around $53. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 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 WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Shepherdsville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 22m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Shepherdsville using Amtrak or Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Shepherdsville takes 180 miles and will cost you around $53. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 360 miles.

Airlines serving Shepherdsville

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,941 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,552 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shepherdsville

Most booked hotels in Shepherdsville

Tru By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 582 reviews)
$127+
Hampton Inn Louisville I-65 @ Brooks Rd.
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 73 reviews)
$105+
Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 162 reviews)
$107+
Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South
2 stars
Excellent (8, 143 reviews)
$99+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville, SO
2 stars
Good (7.3, 386 reviews)
$103+
Super 8 by Wyndham Shepherdsville / Louisville South I65
2 stars
Good (7.1, 201 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Shepherdsville

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Shepherdsville is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Shepherdsville costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Shepherdsville.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Shepherdsville is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.