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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana
Georgetown
Skip unless you're driving I-64 and need a cheap motel or a seasonal drive-in movie. Not a destination: 0–1 night.
Georgetown is a small town (pop. 2,876) on I-64 between Corydon and New Albany. Its only draw is the Georgetown Drive-In (open May–October). Most travellers pass through without stopping. One night if you catch a film; otherwise a 15-minute fuel stop.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Georgetown
- Best months
- May–October (drive-in season)
- Avoid
- November–April (drive-in closed, little else)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–80 excl. bed · Mid $80–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Drive-in movie (per car, up to 4) | $20–30 |
| Fast-food meal (McDonald's, Subway) | $8–12 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.00–3.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SDF · Louisville Muhammad Ali International
- About 25 min east via I-64; the closest major airport.
Typical fares
- SDF to Georgetown, taxi/rideshare
- about $40–60, 25 min
- I-64 toll (none)
- free interstate
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car only. No public transport. Everything is along IN 64 / US 150.
See and do
Known for
- Georgetown Drive-In (seasonal)
- I-64 exit 118
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| New Albany | I-64 east 10 min | 15 min |
| Corydon | I-64 west 15 min | 20 min |
| Louisville, KY | I-64 east 25 min | 30 min |
| Bloomington | I-64 west then IN 37 north, about 1 h | 1 h 15 min |
| Madison | IN 56 east, about 1 h | 1 h 15 min |
| Columbus | I-64 west then US 31 north, about 1 h 10 min | 1 h 25 min |
Sleep
- I-64 Exit 118
- Red Roof Inn and a few chain motels; nothing walkable.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | HelloHELL-oh |
| Thank you | Thank youthank yoo |
| How much? | How much?how MUCH |
| Where is the drive-in? | Where is the drive-in?wair iz the DRIV-in |
| Can I pay with card? | Can I pay with card?kan I pay with card |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Drive-in runs May–October only; check the schedule before you go.
- No Uber or taxi service based in town; plan to drive.
- Area code 812 or 930; dial 10 digits for local calls.
Very low crime. The main risk is drowsy driving on I-64; take a break at the exit if tired.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Georgetown Drive-In (seasonal)
- I-64 exit 118
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Georgetown (Floyd County, Indiana), revision 5240861 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240861
Pocket card
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
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