Parking Options at Nashville Airport: 2026 Complete Guide

Nashville International Airport (BNA) parking is a set of on-site and off-site options ranging from about $5/day to $48/day, giving travelers everything from budget off-site lots to full-service valet. The parking options at Nashville Airport include two terminal garages, two economy lots, valet service, and ten off-site lots you can book on Triply. Most of those off-site lots run a shuttle to the terminal; Southwestern Airport Parking does not. Pre-booking an off-site lot holds your space, which is smart during peak travel periods.

• Cheapest off-site option: Southwestern Airport Parking at about $5/day, but it has no shuttle (take Uber or Lyft both ways). Cheapest with a shuttle: GLō Best Western Nashville Airport and Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport at about $10/day
• Cheapest on-site option: Economy Lots B and C at $24/day, with a complimentary shuttle every 10 minutes
• Terminal garages cost $36/day max (first 30 minutes free, $18 for 30 to 60 minutes), best for short trips or early morning flights
• Valet parking on the ground floor of Terminal Garage 1 runs $48/day
• The six off-site lots we lead with run about $10 to $12/day, roughly 52% to 56% less per day than Economy and 68% to 71% less than the terminal garages
• 2026 construction alert: Donelson Pike is being realigned, so allow extra drive time when accessing the airport

Complete BNA Airport Parking Guide

What Are the Parking Options at Nashville Airport (BNA)?

BNA offers five main parking types managed by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), plus a growing number of off-site alternatives. Each type suits a different traveler — short-trippers, budget flyers, and business travelers all have a clear best option. According to the official BNA parking page, the airport holds around 12,000 vehicles across all on-site facilities.

• Terminal Garage 1: Covered, self-park. Serves Concourses A and B. $36/day max (first 30 minutes free, $18 for 30 to 60 minutes, $36 after an hour). Closest walk to the terminal for those concourses.
• Terminal Garage 2: Covered, self-park. Serves Concourses C, D, T Gates, and the Ground Transportation Center. Same rate: $36/day max.
• Economy Lot B: Uncovered, self-park. $24/day (first 10 minutes free). Complimentary shuttle to the terminal every 10 minutes.
• Economy Lot C: Uncovered, self-park. $24/day. Same shuttle frequency as Lot B.
• Valet Parking: Located on the ground floor of Terminal Garage 1. $48/day, 24/7. Fastest possible experience: hand off your keys and walk straight in.
• Off-Site Lots: Ten private lots near BNA that you can book on Triply, from about $5/day (no shuttle) to about $12/day. Most run a shuttle; hours and call-ahead rules differ by lot (details below).

Accessible parking spaces are available on every level of both terminal garages, positioned closest to elevators and terminal access points. Parking at BNA has been cashless since 1 July 2026, with cash-to-card machines in the terminal; cards and contactless payment are the way to pay at the on-site facilities.

How Much Does Nashville Airport Parking Cost in 2026?

On-site parking rates are set by the airport authority (MNAA) and were checked on the official BNA parking page in October 2026. Off-site rates are Triply rates for a 7-day stay booked ahead and change by date. Pre-book to hold your space before peak periods push availability down.

For a detailed breakdown of how long-term stays affect your total cost across these options, see our BNA long term parking cost comparison, which models 7-day, 14-day, and 30-day totals side by side.

Compare BNA off-site parking from about $5/day (no shuttle) or about $10/day with a shuttle, and book in minutes at Triply's Nashville Airport parking search.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Park at Nashville Airport?

The cheapest off-site lot on Triply near BNA is Southwestern Airport Parking at about $5/day, about 78% less than the $24 Economy lots and 86% less than the $36 terminal garages. A week costs about $36, but there is no shuttle, so budget for two Uber or Lyft trips. The cheapest lots with a shuttle are GLō Best Western Nashville Airport and Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport at about $10/day: about 56% less than Economy and 71% less than the garages. For a 7-day trip, that's roughly $73 vs. $168 in Economy or $252 in the garages. The trade-off is a shuttle ride (and a call ahead to book it) instead of a direct walk to the terminal.

If you want a pure on-site option, Economy Lots B and C are the best value at $24/day. The complimentary shuttle runs every 10 minutes. Most travelers find the short wait worth the $12/day savings over the terminal garages. Every off-site lot Triply sells is cheaper per day than Economy. For a full breakdown of the economy lots specifically, see our guide to Nashville International Airport economy parking.

Tips for Saving Money on BNA Parking

• Pre-book online. Booking an off-site lot ahead holds your space at the rate you booked.
• Compare lots, not just prices. Shuttle hours, call-ahead rules and distance differ a lot between lots, so search Triply and compare before committing.
• Check cancellation policies. Bookings on Triply come with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in, which is useful if your plans change.
• Avoid peak periods. CMA Fest (June), Thanksgiving, and New Year's drive demand up. Book early, since availability can be limited at busy times.
• Use TSA PreCheck. TSA PreCheck speeds up security, so an off-site lot with a shuttle ride doesn't eat into your buffer time as much.

How Do Off-Site BNA Parking Lots and Shuttle Services Work?

Off-site parking at Nashville Airport means parking at a private lot or hotel within a few miles of BNA, then taking the lot's shuttle to the terminal (Southwestern Airport Parking has none, and the Best Western Plus shuttle is unconfirmed, so check before you book). The lots Triply sells are listed 1.3 to 2.5 miles from the airport, on streets such as Airport Center Drive, Rachel Drive, Elm Hill Pike and Murfreesboro Pike. Check each lot's shuttle hours and whether you need to call ahead before you book.

Shuttle frequency and hours are where lots differ most. Fly Away Airport Parking (a valet lot, 4-day minimum) runs a complimentary shuttle 24/7 every 10 minutes, the most frequent option for early morning or red-eye flights. Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport also runs 24 hours, on demand, but you must call 24 hours before your booking starts. Comfort Suites Nashville Airport runs every 20 minutes from 4:20 AM to midnight (book at least 1 hour ahead), and Marriott Nashville Airport every 15 minutes from 4 AM to midnight. The Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport shuttle is on demand from 4 AM to midnight, and GLō Best Western runs hourly from 4:10 AM to 12:10 AM with a call 12 hours ahead. Do not book Cambria, GLō, Comfort Suites or Marriott if your flight needs a shuttle between midnight and 4 AM. Southwestern Airport Parking has no shuttle at all.

On arrival back at BNA, follow your lot's return instructions. Most shuttle lots ask you to call once you have your bags (check your confirmation for the number), while Fly Away's shuttle circulates the airport every 10 minutes. For Marriott Nashville Airport, meet at Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2 in the Ground Transportation Center, in the Uber pick-up area. Check real-time road conditions with the Waze live traffic map before heading out, especially with active Donelson Pike construction in 2026.

Which Nashville Airport Parking Lots Are Closest to the Terminal?

The closest parking of all is BNA valet: you drop off on the ground floor of Terminal Garage 1 and walk directly inside. No shuttle, no waiting. At $48/day, it's the most expensive option, but it eliminates every step between your car and check-in. For more on how valet works at BNA and whether it's worth it, see our guide to BNA valet parking cost.

Among off-site lots, the Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport (44 Rachel Drive) is listed closest at 1.3 miles, with the Avid Hotel next door at the same distance. Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport is listed at 1.4 miles, GLō Best Western at 1.6, Comfort Suites and Fly Away at 1.7, and Marriott Nashville Airport at 2 miles. Southwestern Airport Parking is the farthest at 2.5 miles and has no shuttle. Listed distance is not shuttle time, so check each lot's shuttle hours too.

Which Terminal Garage Should You Use?

• Terminal Garage 1 → Use for Concourses A and B (Delta Air Lines, United Airlines). Direct covered walkway to terminal.
• Terminal Garage 2 → Use for Concourses C, D, and T Gates. Also connects to the Ground Transportation Center. Best for Southwest, American, Alaska, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, and international departures.

Is It Better to Book BNA Parking in Advance or Pay at the Gate?

Pre-booking an off-site lot holds your space at the rate you booked, and availability can be limited at busy times. Walk-up pricing at on-site garages is set by MNAA at $36/day max, so there's no gate discount there, but you also can't reserve a specific garage space in advance.

The exception is very last-minute same-day travel. If you're booking within 24 hours and need short-term parking, the terminal garages are the simple choice: the first 30 minutes are free, 30 to 60 minutes costs $18, and after an hour you pay the $36 daily maximum. Parking at BNA is cashless, so bring a card or use contactless payment. For anything longer than two or three days, the math strongly favors booking an off-site lot online before you leave home.

Are There Hotel Park-Sleep-Fly Deals Near Nashville Airport?

Several hotels near BNA offer bundled packages where you stay one night and leave your car for the duration of your trip. This works well for early morning departures from distant Nashville neighborhoods like Franklin, Brentwood, or Murfreesboro. Instead of a stressful 5 AM drive, you stay near the airport the night before and head to the shuttle. Note that Triply books the parking only, not the room.

Triply sells parking at hotel lots such as the Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport (about $11/day), GLō Best Western Nashville Airport (about $10/day) and Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport (about $10/day), but without rooms or packages. If you want a room as well, book it with the hotel or compare bundles on a site like ParkSleepFly. Always confirm shuttle hours before booking, because a great overnight rate doesn't help if the shuttle doesn't run when your flight departs.

2026 Construction Update: What BNA Parkers Need to Know

BNA is mid-way through its $1.4 billion New Horizon expansion program. Concourse A is fully closed through July 2028 for a complete rebuild — airlines that operated there have shifted to other concourses. The Concourse D Extension opened in July 2025, adding 5 new gates and BNA's first outdoor terrace. All terminal garages and economy lots remain fully operational through construction.

The Donelson Pike relocation — the primary airport access road — is the most relevant change for drivers in 2026. Expect temporary detours and signage changes approaching the airport. Allow an extra 10–15 minutes in your drive plan. Check BNA's New Horizon project page for the latest road access updates before your trip.

All parking options at Nashville Airport remain accessible during construction. Just follow posted signage and add buffer time when driving in via Interstate 40 or Briley Parkway.

Ready to Book? Compare Off-Site Parking Options at Nashville Airport

Nashville International Airport gives travelers a wide range of choices, from off-site lots at about $5/day (no shuttle) or about $10/day with a shuttle to $48/day valet. The best pick depends on your trip length, your concourse, and how much shuttle time you're comfortable with. Whatever you choose, locking in your rate before you leave saves money and stress.

Triply sells ten off-site lots near Nashville Airport, so you can compare lot details and shuttle hours in one place and book with free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before check-in. On-site garages, economy lots and valet are paid to the airport, not booked on Triply. Search BNA parking on Triply: shuttle lots from about $10/day, up to about 71% less than the $36 terminal garages.

For airport-specific discount codes and coupons, check our BNA airport parking coupon guide before you finalize your reservation.

Compare BNA parking rates. The off-site lots we lead with near Nashville International Airport cost about 68% to 71% less per day than the $36/day terminal garages.