Nashville International (BNA) charges $24 a day in Economy Lots B and C, $36 a day in Terminal Garages 1 and 2, and $48 a day for valet. Parking is card only since July 1, 2026, and Terminal Lot A is closed for construction. A week in Economy costs $168. Off-site lots booked on ParkingAccess have recently quoted from $4.95 to $8.95 a day before taxes and fees.
Last verified: November 14, 2026, on flynashville.com, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority's website, and its posts on construction changes; off-site prices are 90-day median quotes on ParkingAccess.
Disclosure: ParkingAccess earns a commission and a booking fee on the off-site lots booked here. The airport's own lots and valet are not sold on ParkingAccess.
What does BNA charge to park?
| Official BNA option | Daily maximum | Short stays | Getting to the terminal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Lot B | $24 | Free up to 10 minutes, then $24 | Free shuttle every 10 minutes |
| Economy Lot C | $24 | Free up to 10 minutes, then $24 | Free shuttle every 10 minutes |
| Terminal Garages 1 and 2 | $36 | Free up to 30 minutes, $18 to 60 minutes, then $36 | Short walk, covered |
| Valet | $48 flat | Flat daily rate | Ground floor of Terminal Garage 1, across from the terminal |
| Terminal Lot A | Closed since July 1, 2026 | ||
Rates are from the airport's Park at BNA page, which also has a cost calculator. The airport says its calculator is only an estimate and the time codes on your ticket decide the final charge. Valet takes Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover; cash is accepted only for tips.
What changed at BNA parking in 2026?
- Card only. Since July 1, every lot is cashless. If you only have cash, Cash-to-Card machines turn it into a prepaid card: two on the Departures Level (across from the JetBlue and Allegiant counters) and one on the Arrivals Level between baggage claims 8 and 9.
- Lot A is gone for now. It closed July 1 so the airport can build a six-story rental car facility and parking garage, which WKRN reported will hold 4,700 rental cars and another 3,000 spaces for passengers.
- New way into Lot B. Since September 1, Lot B traffic enters and exits through Terminal Drive and the new Fly Nashville Way. The old entrance near Donelson Pike is permanently closed, and the new Lot B pay plaza is unstaffed and takes cards only. From I-40, use Exit 216B to Donelson Pike, then Terminal Drive, staying right.
- Valet from I-40 is Exit 216B only. The airport says drivers coming from I-40 can reach valet only from that exit.
Capacity, per the airport authority in June: more than 6,500 spaces in the two terminal garages, more than 3,100 in Lot C, and more than 2,000 in Lot B, which is being expanded by about 1,000 more.
Is economy, the garage or an off-site lot cheaper for a week?
| Option | 7 days | How you get to the terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Airport Parking, 2451 Atrium Way | about $35 before taxes and fees ($4.95 a day median) | Our records don't confirm the shuttle; check the listing before you book |
| Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport, 44 Rachel Drive | about $63 before taxes and fees ($8.95 median) | Hotel shuttle every 30 minutes |
| Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport, 1112 Airport Center Drive | about $63 before taxes and fees ($8.95 median) | Hotel shuttle every 30 minutes |
| BNA Economy Lot B or C | $168 | Free shuttle every 10 minutes |
| BNA Terminal Garages | $252 | Walk |
| BNA Valet | $336 | Walk across from the terminal |
The off-site figures are the median daily rates ParkingAccess quoted for each lot over the last 90 days, times seven. Your total depends on your dates, and taxes and fees are added at checkout. For a week, the cheapest off-site lots save roughly $100 or more against Economy; the trade-off is a hotel shuttle that runs every 30 minutes instead of every 10.
How does the Economy shuttle work?
Shuttles for Lots B and C run every 10 minutes, and all of them have wheelchair ramps; the longer buses can kneel. Going back to your car, follow the overhead signs on the Arrivals Level (Level 2) for Lots B and C to the shuttle station on the same level. You can watch the buses live on the airport's shuttle tracker. Hotel shuttles and rideshares use a different spot: the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2. From Level 1, leave the Main Terminal and turn right (BNA ground transportation).
Where should I wait to pick someone up?
The free Cell Lot is at 1415 Murfreesboro Pike. It is fenced, has a security guard and shows live flight status. The airport estimates 15 minutes from landing to the curb without bags and 30 minutes with bags or on an international flight. If you'd rather meet inside, the terminal garages are free for the first 30 minutes and $18 up to an hour.
Can I charge an EV or park a motorcycle or oversized vehicle?
EV chargers are in Terminal Garage 1 on levels P2 to P6 and Terminal Garage 2 on levels P2 and P3, and the car must be actively charging to use the spot. Motorcycle parking is in the northeast corner of every level of both terminal garages. Oversized vehicles go to Economy Lots B and C, which the airport says have special pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How much is long-term parking at Nashville airport?
Economy Lots B and C are $24 a day, so a week costs $168. The terminal garages are $36 a day and valet is $48.
Does BNA parking take cash?
No. Since July 1, 2026, all airport parking is card only. Cash-to-Card machines in the terminal convert cash to a prepaid card, and valet still accepts cash tips.
Is Lot A open at Nashville airport?
No. Terminal Lot A closed on July 1, 2026, for construction of a new rental car facility and parking garage. Lots B and C and both terminal garages are open.
How often does the BNA economy shuttle run?
Every 10 minutes, from the shuttle station on the Arrivals Level (Level 2).
Is there free parking at Nashville airport?
Only for short stops: the Cell Lot at 1415 Murfreesboro Pike is free, the terminal garages are free for 30 minutes and Lots B and C for 10 minutes.
Where is valet at BNA?
On the ground floor of Terminal Garage 1, directly across from the terminal, open 24 hours. From I-40, valet is reachable only from Exit 216B. Call 615-275-5381 for automatic retrieval or 615-275-4860 to reach the valet team.
Other airport parking guides
- Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Parking (ATL)
- Kansas City Airport Parking (MCI)
- Raleigh-Durham Airport Parking (RDU)
Sources
- Park at BNA, flynashville.com: rates, short-stay times, shuttle, valet, cashless, EV, motorcycle, oversized and Cell Lot details
- flynashville.com home page: Lot A closure and lot status
- BNA ground transportation: Ground Transportation Center, hotel shuttles and rideshare
- BNA shuttle tracker
- Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, August 31, 2026: new Lot B entrance and unstaffed card-only pay plaza
- WKRN, June 8, 2026: Lot A closure and the new garage
- NewsChannel 5, May 23, 2026: cashless parking
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