Parking BNA Cost 2026: Every Rate, Lot & Savings Tip

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Parking BNA cost is the total daily or multi-day rate you pay to store your vehicle at Nashville International Airport, either in an on-site garage or an off-site lot nearby. Based on the airport's published rates, on-airport parking runs $24 to $48/day, while off-site lots on Triply start at about $5/day with no shuttle or about $10/day with a shuttle (off-site rates are for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date). The gap between those numbers is the entire story of BNA parking savings in 2026.

• Cheapest off-site rate: Southwestern Airport Parking at about $5/day, but it has no shuttle (Uber or Lyft both ways). With a shuttle, GLō Best Western Nashville Airport and Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport are about $10/day, about 71% less than the $36/day terminal garages
• On-site garages: Terminal Garage 1 and 2 cost $36/day (max); Economy Lots B and C cost $24/day
• Valet parking: $48/day, the most expensive on-site option, located at Terminal Garage 1
• Shuttle: Economy Lots B and C run a complimentary terminal shuttle every 10 minutes
• Book ahead: Booking an off-site lot ahead holds your space at the rate you booked, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in
• Construction alert: Donelson Pike construction may cause brief detours, so allow extra drive time in 2026

Compare BNA parking from about $5/day with no shuttle, or about $10/day with a shuttle. Search available lots on Triply and book your spot.

How Much Does Parking BNA Cost in 2026?

BNA parking costs range from about $5/day at the cheapest off-site lot (no shuttle) to $48/day for on-site valet, according to the airport's published rates and Triply's off-site listings. The right choice depends on your trip length and how close you want to park.

Here is a breakdown of the main parking options at Nashville International Airport (on-airport rates checked on the airport's Park at BNA page in October 2026):

On-airport rates are the daily maximums posted by the airport, and parking there has been cashless since 1 July 2026. Triply does not sell on-airport parking. Booking an off-site lot ahead holds your space, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

What Are the On-Site Parking Options at Nashville Airport?

Nashville International Airport offers terminal garages, economy lots, valet and a free cell lot. Terminal Lot A has been closed since 1 July 2026 for construction of the new rental car facility and parking garage. Each remaining product serves a different traveler need and budget.

Terminal Garages 1 and 2

Terminal Garage 1 and Terminal Garage 2 are the closest parking structures to the terminal doors. Both charge the same short-term rates: the first 30 minutes are free, $18 for 30 to 60 minutes, and $36 after an hour, which is also the daily maximum. Garage 1 is directly connected to Concourses A and B. Garage 2 serves Concourses C, D, and the T Gates, and also connects to the Ground Transportation Center. Parking at BNA has been cashless since 1 July 2026, so pay by card or use the cash-to-card machines in the terminal. Accessible parking spaces are available on all levels of both garages, positioned closest to elevators and terminal access points.

Economy Lots B and C

Economy Lots B and C cost a flat $24/day, exactly $12 less per day than the terminal garages, and the first 10 minutes are free. A complimentary shuttle connects both lots to the terminal every 10 minutes. For a 7-day trip, that is $168 versus $252 in the garages, a saving of $84. These lots are the best on-site value for most multi-day trips.

Valet Parking

Valet parking costs $48/day and is located at the ground floor of Terminal Garage 1 (from I-40 it is reachable only via Exit 216B). You drive up, hand over your keys, and walk straight inside. This is the fastest option if you are running late or traveling with heavy luggage. Over 7 days, valet costs $336, compared with about $73 at GLō Best Western Nashville Airport or Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport, or about $36 at Southwestern Airport Parking before two rideshare trips.

Cell Phone Waiting Lots

BNA has a free Cell Lot at 1415 Murfreesboro Pike, built for drivers waiting to pick up arriving passengers. It is not for multi-day parking.

What Are the Cheapest Off-Site Parking Lots Near BNA?

The cheapest off-site parking near BNA on Triply starts at about $5/day at Southwestern Airport Parking, but that lot has no shuttle, so budget for Uber or Lyft both ways. With a shuttle, the lowest rates are about $10/day at GLō Best Western Nashville Airport and Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport, about 71% less per day than the $36 terminal garages and about 56% less than the $24 Economy lots. Triply bookings come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Here is a closer look at the standout options:

• Southwestern Airport Parking (about $5/day): The lowest rate Triply sells at BNA, at 2451 Atrium Way, listed 2.5 miles away. There is no shuttle, so plan on Uber or Lyft both ways. It is an open-air, well-lit lot with security on site 7 AM to 11 PM only; print your confirmation for the dashboard. About $36 for 7 days before rideshare.
• GLō Best Western Nashville Airport (about $10/day): At 425 Glastonbury Road, listed 1.6 miles away. The complimentary shuttle runs hourly at 10 past the hour, 4:10 AM to 12:10 AM, with none from 12:10 to 4:10 AM. Call 615-265-0406 at least 12 hours ahead for both rides. Parking guests get restrooms, free Wi-Fi and EV charging stations.
• Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport (about $10/day): At 1111 Airport Center Dr, listed 1.4 miles away. The shuttle runs 24 hours a day on demand, but call 615-883-1366 to book your outbound ride 24 hours before your booking starts. Good for early or late flights if you plan ahead.
• Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport (about $11/day): At 44 Rachel Drive, listed 1.3 miles away. The complimentary shuttle runs on demand from 4 AM to midnight, with none from midnight to 4 AM. Do not book this lot for flights outside those hours.
• Fly Away Airport Parking Nashville (about $11/day): A valet lot at 1671 Murfreesboro Pike, fenced and gated; you leave your keys. The complimentary shuttle runs 24/7, every 10 minutes. Bookings have a 4-day minimum.

For more detail on off-site lots, see our guide to BNA off-site airport parking rates and best lots.

How Much Can You Save Booking BNA Parking in Advance?

Booking an off-site lot ahead holds your space at the rate you booked, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. Nashville hosts major annual events including CMA Fest, NFL games, and concerts along Broadway, so it is smart to book early for those weekends.

Based on current rates, here is what parking BNA cost looks like across common trip lengths:

Choosing GLō Best Western over the terminal garage saves you about $179 on a 7-day trip and about $358 on a 14-day trip, and about $95 over a week in the Economy lots. That is real money, enough to cover a night out on Broadway. To look for BNA airport parking coupons and discount codes, check our guide to BNA airport parking coupons and best deals.

How Does BNA Short-Term vs Long-Term Parking Compare?

Short-term and long-term parking at BNA serve very different needs, and the cost difference grows sharply the longer you stay. For short trips — a quick pickup or a one-night flight — the terminal garages make sense. For anything longer than two days, off-site lots win on price by a wide margin.

• Short-term (under 2 hours): Terminal Garages 1 and 2: first 30 minutes free, $18 for 30 to 60 minutes, $36 after an hour. Ideal for drop-offs and quick pickups. Walk directly to the terminal.
• 1-day trips: Economy Lots B/C at $24 flat, or an off-site lot at about $10 to $12/day with a shuttle. Off-site is cheaper per day; Economy has a complimentary shuttle every 10 minutes, while several off-site lots ask you to call ahead for theirs.
• Multi-day trips (3+ days): Off-site lots are the clear winner. At about $10/day, GLō Best Western costs about $31 for 3 days, less than one day in the terminal garage ($36).
• Week-long trips (7+ days): Off-site parking at about $73 to $81 for 7 days saves roughly $87 to $95 versus Economy ($168) and $171 to $179 versus the garages ($252). Real 7-night checkouts, including tax, run about $84 to $101 at these shuttle lots.

For a full breakdown of extended-stay options and tips, see our guide to long-term parking at BNA airport.

What Is the Best Parking Option at BNA for Your Trip Length?

The best parking option at BNA depends on three things: how long you are parking, what time your flight departs, and how much walking or shuttling you are willing to do.

• Quick drop-off or pickup: The free Cell Lot at 1415 Murfreesboro Pike for waiting, or Terminal Garage parking with the first 30 minutes free.
• Under 2 hours: Terminal Garage 1 or 2. Walk straight to your gate; the first 30 minutes are free and 30 to 60 minutes costs $18.
• 1 to 2 days: Economy Lots B or C at $24/day on-site, with a complimentary shuttle every 10 minutes.
• 3 to 14 days: GLō Best Western Nashville Airport or Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport (about $10/day), or Cambria, Comfort Suites or Fly Away (about $11/day). Book ahead on Triply to hold your space.
• Early morning or red-eye flights: Fly Away (valet, 24/7 shuttle every 10 minutes, 4-day minimum) or Holiday Inn Express (24-hour shuttle on demand, call 24 hours ahead). GLō, Cambria, Comfort Suites and Marriott have no shuttle between midnight and about 4 AM.
• Lowest price if you do not need a shuttle: Southwestern Airport Parking at about $5/day, plus two rideshare trips.

Before you drive, check real-time traffic on Waze — especially useful in 2026 while Donelson Pike road realignment work is ongoing near the airport entrance.

How Do BNA Airport Parking Shuttles Work?

BNA parking shuttles vary a lot by lot. Economy Lots B and C run a complimentary shuttle, most off-site lots offer one, and Southwestern Airport Parking has none. Frequency, hours and call-ahead rules differ, and choosing the wrong lot for an early flight can leave you stranded.

On-Site Economy Lot Shuttles

Economy Lots B and C both run a complimentary shuttle to the terminal every 10 minutes, per the airport. Reach it from the Arrivals Level (Level 2), following the signs for Lots B and C.

Off-Site Lot Shuttles: Frequency Comparison

• Fly Away Airport Parking Nashville: Complimentary shuttle, 24/7, every 10 minutes. Valet lot, so you leave your keys.
• Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport: Shuttle runs 24 hours a day on demand. Call 615-883-1366 to book it 24 hours before your booking starts; for the return, call 615-710-7209.
• Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport: Complimentary shuttle on demand, 4 AM to midnight. No shuttle midnight to 4 AM. For the return, call 615-645-1945.
• Marriott Nashville Airport: Shuttle every 15 minutes, 4 AM to midnight. No shuttle midnight to 4 AM.
• Comfort Suites Nashville Airport: Shuttle every 20 minutes, 4:20 AM to midnight (last at 11:45 PM). Book at least 1 hour ahead on 615-391-3919; the shuttle is not wheelchair accessible.
• GLō Best Western Nashville Airport: Complimentary shuttle hourly at 10 past the hour, 4:10 AM to 12:10 AM. None from 12:10 to 4:10 AM. Call 615-265-0406 at least 12 hours ahead for both rides.
• Southwestern Airport Parking: No shuttle. Use Uber or Lyft to and from the airport.

Allow yourself at least 30–45 minutes from lot arrival to gate for any shuttle-based option. That accounts for the shuttle ride, check-in, and getting through TSA security screening. If you have TSA PreCheck, you can trim a few minutes off that estimate — but always add a buffer during peak travel periods.

2026 Construction Update: What BNA Parkers Need to Know

Nashville International Airport is in the middle of the $1.4 billion New Horizon expansion program, and some of it directly affects how you get to and from the parking lots. Concourse A is fully closed through July 2028 for a complete rebuild — airlines formerly in Concourse A have been relocated to other concourses. The good news: all terminal garages and economy lots remain fully operational.

The biggest driving impact right now is the Donelson Pike Relocation — a major road realignment scheduled for completion in 2026. Donelson Pike is the primary access road to BNA, so expect possible detours near the airport entrance. Allow an extra 10–15 minutes during active construction phases. Always check live traffic before you leave — the Waze live traffic map shows real-time road conditions near the airport.

Ready to Lock In Your BNA Parking Rate?

Parking BNA cost ranges from about $10/day at off-site shuttle lots (about $5/day at Southwestern, with no shuttle) to $48/day for on-site valet, a difference of about $263 on a 7-day trip. The smartest move is to compare all available options in one place before you book, and booking ahead holds your space.

Find and reserve BNA airport parking on Triply, from about $5/day with no shuttle or about $10/day with a shuttle, with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in.

Compare BNA parking rates. The lowest-priced shuttle lots Triply sells near Nashville International Airport (about $10/day) cost about 71% less per day than the airport's $36/day terminal garages.