The average price of a 7-day trip to Nashville is $1,634 for a solo traveler, $2,935 for a couple, and $5,502 for a family of 4. Nashville hotels range from $63 to $289 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are between $616 and $982 per person for economy flights and $1,933 to $3,082 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $88 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Nashville, IN, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to IND and stay in a Nashville hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 25th (except the week of October 15th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Nashville is usually mid to late September.
Average Nashville Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Nashville for a week is $1,296-$2,362($185-$337 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $786 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Nashville for a week is $2,458-$4,156($351-$594 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,572 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Nashville for a week is $4,104-$6,952($586-$993 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,144 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Nashville
How cheap can you make a vacation to Nashville? The cheapest trip to Nashville is about $129 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $54.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Nashville for a week is $905-$1,722($129-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $413 to $786 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Nashville for a week is $1,486-$2,844($212-$406 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $826 to $1,572 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Nashville for a week is $2,828-$5,388($404-$770 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $192 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,652 to $3,144 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Nashville cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Nashville Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Nashville.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Nashville for a week is $2,587-$15,024($370-$2,146 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $103 to $158 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,008 to $1,918 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Nashville for a week is $4,316-$18,048($617-$2,578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $206 to $316 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,016 to $3,836 for first class
Lodging: $143 to $289 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Nashville for a week is $8,632-$31,296($1,233-$4,471 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $412 to $632 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,032 to $7,672 for first class
Lodging: $286 to $578 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Nashville Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Nashville is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Nashville due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Nashville Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Nashville hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Nashville.
Flight Costs to Nashville
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $982 average in late July to a low of $616 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $666. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Nashville our data includes 643 originating airports, and 131 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Nashville from an airport like Balandino (CEK) in Chelyabinsk (Russia) for an average $11,783 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) in Chicago, IL (the United States) at an average of just $210.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Nashville, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $367, so you can easily save about 60% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Nashville can easily cost $360 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $720 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.