Quick answer
Off-site Nashville BNA parking starts at $7/day with a free shuttle to your terminal. The BNA Terminal Garage charges $24-$26/day; on-airport Long-Term is $12/day; valet runs $38-$45/day.
For a 7-day trip, off-site parking saves you $133 versus the Terminal Garage and roughly $35 versus on-airport Long-Term — same airport, free shuttle every 15 minutes, free cancellation.
BNA official parking rates vs off-site
Nashville International (BNA) has been growing fast — Music City passenger volume and a multi-billion-dollar terminal expansion mean parking demand is up and on-airport spots fill during peak weekends. Here's the lay of the land with current rates.
| Where |
Daily rate |
7-day trip |
Walk / shuttle |
Notes |
| BNA Terminal Garage |
$24-$26 |
$168-$182 |
Walk to ticket counter |
Covered, attached to terminal |
| BNA Valet |
$38-$45 |
$266-$315 |
Walk to terminal |
Premium service |
| BNA Long-Term Lot |
$12 |
$84 |
Free shuttle, ~10 min |
Cheapest official option |
| Off-site — cheapest |
$7 |
$49 |
Free shuttle, 5–10 min |
Reservation required, free cancellation |
| Off-site — named-brand hotel |
$8-$15 |
$56-$105 |
Free shuttle |
10+ Nashville-area hotels with parking |
BNA rates per Nashville International Airport's published rates. Off-site rates reflect live inventory on parkingaccess.com.
Cheapest BNA off-site parking right now
Best-rated BNA parking (price + rating + review base)
- PARK 'N FLY Nashville — $9.45/day, 4.9★ (1,721 reviews). Highest-rated lot at BNA. Royal Parkway, national operator.
- Best Western Plus BNA — $11.25/day, 4.4★ (1,668 reviews). Airport Center Drive, named-brand hotel parking with every-30-min shuttle.
- Sheraton Music City — $7/day, 4.3★ (4,453 reviews). Same lot as the cheapest list — also one of the highest-rated.
- Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport — $14.63/day, 4.3★ (565 reviews). Rachel Drive, premium Choice Hotels property with shuttle.
- Economy Parking - Nashville International — $16/day, 4.3★ (over 16,900 reviews). The on-airport economy lot itself, with by far the largest review base. Benchmark for what airport-operated parking looks like at the price BNA charges.
What you save: real BNA parking math
- 3-day weekend: Garage $78 vs. Sheraton off-site $21. Save $57.
- 7-day trip: Garage $182 vs. off-site $49. Save $133.
- 14-day trip: Garage $364 vs. off-site $98. Save $266.
Music City weekends: book ahead
BNA fills up faster than a typical mid-size airport during Nashville's tourism peaks — CMA Fest week (June), New Year's Eve, the NFL Draft, and major concert weekends. On-airport lots regularly fill, so reservations at off-site lots aren't just a price play — they're insurance against driving up to a "Lot Full" sign on travel day. Reserve 7+ days out for any major Nashville event weekend.
How off-site BNA shuttles work
Off-site lots near BNA cluster on McGavock Pike, Murfreesboro Pike, Airport Center Drive, and Elm Hill Pike — all 1–4 miles from the terminal. Drop your car, ride the shuttle 5–10 minutes to BNA. Standalone lots (Fly Away, PARK 'N FLY) run shuttles every 5–15 minutes; hotel-attached lots every 15–60 minutes depending on property. Tipping $1–$2 per bag is standard.
Where BNA is and the off-site cluster
Nashville International is at 1 Terminal Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 — ~8 miles east of downtown Nashville via I-40. The off-site cluster runs along three corridors:
- McGavock Pike — Sheraton Music City. Premier hotel-lot option, closest to BNA Departures.
- Airport Center Drive / Century Boulevard — Embassy Suites, Radisson, Best Western Plus. Densest hotel cluster.
- Murfreesboro Pike / Elm Hill Pike — Fly Away (cheapest standalone), Comfort Suites, Marriott, Avid, Quality Suites. Mixed standalone-and-hotel.
Booking and cancellation
- Reserve up top: Use the search at the top of this page. Pay nothing until you confirm.
- Free cancellation up to 1 hour before your check-in time on every lot we offer.
- Confirmation email with the address and shuttle instructions.
Common questions about BNA parking
How much is parking at BNA Nashville airport?
BNA's Terminal Garage charges $24-$26 per 24 hours. The on-airport Long-Term Lot is $12/day with a free shuttle. Valet runs $38-$45/day. Off-site lots a 5-10 minute free shuttle from the terminal start at $7/day — the lowest verified rate at BNA right now.
Where is the cheapest BNA parking?
Sheraton Music City Hotel on McGavock Pike is currently the lowest verified rate at $7/day with a 4.3★ rating over 4,400 reviews — the rare combination of cheapest AND best-reviewed at BNA. PARK 'N FLY Nashville at $9.45/day (4.9★) is the highest-rated alternative.
Should I reserve BNA parking for CMA Fest or NFL Draft weekend?
Yes — reserve at least 7 days in advance for any major Nashville event. BNA's on-airport lots regularly fill during CMA Fest (June), NFL Draft, New Year's Eve, and major concert weekends. Off-site lots offer guaranteed reservations, locked rates, and free cancellation if plans change.
Is there free parking at BNA?
The BNA Cell Phone Waiting Lot is free for picking up arriving passengers, but it's not for long-term parking. There is no free long-term parking at Nashville International.
Can I leave my car at BNA for two weeks?
Yes. Both BNA's own lots and every off-site lot we list support multi-week stays. For a 14-day trip, off-site beats the Terminal Garage by $266.
How long is the shuttle from off-site to BNA?
5-10 minutes from drop-off to BNA Departures for lots on McGavock Pike or Airport Center Drive. Slightly longer (10-15 min) for Murfreesboro Pike or Elm Hill Pike lots. Standalone lots run every 5-15 minutes; hotel lots every 15-60 minutes.
What if my flight back is delayed?
No fee. Off-site lots don't charge a late penalty — you pay for the days you reserved, your car waits in the lot.
Is off-site BNA parking safe?
Yes. Off-site BNA lots are fenced, lit, monitored 24/7. Review counts in the thousands at Sheraton (4,453), Embassy Suites (3,453), PARK 'N FLY (1,721), and the on-airport Economy Parking (16,931) are real-customer signals.
Ready to book? The search at the top of this page returns live rates for every off-site BNA lot. Free cancellation up to 1 hour before drop-off.
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