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

Owensboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Owensboro

With a population of 57,265, Owensboro is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Owensboro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Owensboro

If you’re looking for affordable options, Thai Food Owensboro (1401 Carter Rd) and Drake's - Owensboro (3050 Highland Pointe Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Owensboro

Owensboro in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Owensboro in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Owensboro 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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Owensboro, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Owensboro

Plane

When flying to Owensboro, you’ll arrive at Owensboro Daviess County (OWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Owensboro departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Owensboro is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 113 miles from Owensboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Owensboro’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Owensboro, you’ll arrive at Owensboro Daviess County (OWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Owensboro departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Owensboro is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 113 miles from Owensboro. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Owensboro’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Owensboro

SDFLouisville Intl
EVVEvansville Dress Regional
OWBOwensboro Daviess County

Airlines serving Owensboro

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,152 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,056 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (898 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,105 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,509 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,719 reviews)
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Where to stay in Owensboro

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Owensboro South and Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront.

Most popular hotel in Owensboro by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Owensboro

Most booked hotels in Owensboro

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Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront
2 stars
Excellent (9, 558 reviews)
$177+
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Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (9, 318 reviews)
$170+
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Wingfield Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1260 reviews)
$101+
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Wingate by Wyndham Owensboro
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 84 reviews)
$94+
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Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 630 reviews)
$101+
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Motel 6 Owensboro
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 330 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Owensboro

Renting a car in Owensboro costs $88 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Owensboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Owensboro is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Owensboro costs $88 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Owensboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Owensboro is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Owensboro

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