In Kentucky, house rentals are the most typical vacation accommodation type. Additionally, the average size of house rentals in Kentucky is 2,330 ft² with a median price of $421 per night. Moreover, house rentals are a great choice for large groups, as most can welcome 9 people. If you would prefer to compare another accommodation type, you may want to check hotel rooms, which are the other most typical type of accommodation in Kentucky. Hotel rooms in Kentucky are 460 ft² on average, with prices averaging $116 per night.
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Popular Rental Amenities in Kentucky
Properties can be narrowed down based on the amenities they offer. Above, you can see the number of rentals that offer a specific amenity in Kentucky. Kentucky is the right spot to book an accommodation if you can't imagine a vacation without internet or you never miss an episode of your favorite show, as the most frequently offered features are "internet" and "TVs." You can even look for accommodations if you love sweating the stress away in saunas (22 rentals include "saunas" in Kentucky) or if you want a rental providing a crib (1 rentals in Kentucky include "cribs").
Price and Availability Index Kentucky
Vacation Rental Price Information in Kentucky
This graph displays average prices of the vacation rentals and holiday apartments located in Kentucky. Kentucky is more expensive in June (6/30 - 7/7), where prices are on average $260 a night. Kentucky is cheaper in a week of January (1/19 - 1/26), where prices are on average $218 a night.
Rental Availability Information in Kentucky
This graph shows the vacation rental availability rate for the next twelve months. The week with the highest booking rate is in June (6/30 - 7/7). Only 58% of the rentals are still available. The week with the highest percentage of available rentals is in August (8/25 - 9/1).
The Weather in Kentucky
Check out our climate diagram to find the perfect month for your vacation. July is the warmest month of the year in Kentucky with temperatures reaching a maximum average of 86°. On the other hand, you could have temperatures dropping under 23° in January. The rainiest month is May while the driest month is November.
Enjoy a memorable stay in a Kentucky cabin
Kentucky is a US state that boasts a rich history and a beautiful landscape which is the setting for a great variety of outdoor activities. It is home to the longest cave systems in the world, the Mammoth Cave National Park. With over 500 miles of developed trails, this state is perfect for hikers. The comforts that you find at the vacation homes in Kentucky make you feel like you are at home. They offer more privacy than a hotel, without compromising on any of the modern facilities.
Delicious dishes to eat in Kentucky
You cannot say you have vacationed in Kentucky if you haven’t tried the most iconic dish of this state, Fried Chicken. No one does crispy and tender fried chicken like this state, after all, it is called Kentucky Fried Chicken for a reason. Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg is best known for its fried chicken, Kentucky country ham and cheese grits.
You can also try the ‘Hot Brown’, which is an open face turkey sandwich topped with bacon and Mornay sauce. If you are more of a dessert person, then you should definitely try the Stack Cakes, a dessert made of thick pancakes stacked one on top of the other with fried fruit or jam in between the pancakes.
National parks in Kentucky
Kentucky is well-known for its natural beauty and offers you plenty of opportunities to go hiking. The Daniel Boone National Forest is located just southeast of Lexington. When you are there check out the Natural Bridge – a 75ft wide and 65ft high naturally created sandstone arch. This park is characterized by its cliffs, steep woody slopes and narrow ravines.
The Cumberland Gap National Historic Park offers cascading waterfalls and dense forests as well as picturesque panoramas. This national park provides you with the opportunity to get a close and look at the Appalachians. When you are hiking through this park visit the Hensley Settlement to get a glimpse of how an old township might of looked.
Annual festivals in Kentucky
The state is famous all over the world for the Kentucky Derby Festival, which is much more than just a horse race. This festival lasts for a few weeks and there many activities abd events including hot air balloon and steamboat races, celebrity events, marathons and fireworks.
The International Bar-B-Q Festival is an annual food festival that is held in Owensboro every second weekend in May. Visit this festival to try different barbecued meats such as burgoo, mutton and chicken. This festival is not only limited to food however, there are musical performances and square dancing as well.
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