Budget · Nashville · United States
Nashville on a budget
What a trip to Nashville really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Nashville is moderately priced for most international visitors. Budget roughly $100–$150 per person per day on a tight budget, $220–$360 mid-range and $500–$1,100 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $100–$150 a day
- Mid-range
- $220–$360 a day
- Luxury
- $500–$1,100 a day
- Local currency
- USD
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $100–$150 | $300–$450 | $500–$750 | $700–$1,050 |
| Mid-range | $220–$360 | $660–$1,080 | $1,100–$1,800 | $1,540–$2,520 |
| Luxury | $500–$1,100 | $1,500–$3,300 | $2,500–$5,500 | $3,500–$7,700 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Nashville, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| WeGo bus ride | about $2 |
| Hot chicken plate | about $12–$18 |
| Meat-and-three lunch | about $14–$20 |
| Beer at a honky-tonk | about $7–$10 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame ticket | about $30–$35 |
| Grand Ole Opry ticket | about $60–$150 |
| Mid-range dinner, before tip | about $40–$70 per person |
| Downtown hotel parking, per night | about $40–$60 |
Money-saving tips
- Most Lower Broadway honky-tonks charge no cover, so live music can cost only the price of a drink and a tip.
- The Capitol, the pedestrian bridge, Bicentennial Mall and Centennial Park are free.
- Visit Sunday to Wednesday for much lower downtown hotel rates than at weekends.
- Stay in Music Valley or near the airport for cheaper hotels with free parking, if you have a car.
- Avoid CMA Fest week, big conventions and New Year's Eve unless you are attending; prices spike.
- Meat-and-three lunches and hot chicken are among the best-value meals in town.
Free things to do
- Lower Broadway honky-tonks — Honky-tonks such as Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, Robert's Western World and the Stage line Broadway with live bands on every floor from late morning, mostly with no cover charge.
- John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge — A restored 1909 steel truss bridge across the Cumberland River, closed to cars and open to walkers, with the classic view of the downtown skyline and the 'Batman Building'.
- Tennessee State Capitol — A Greek Revival capitol completed in 1859 on the highest hill downtown, designed by William Strickland, who is buried in its walls.
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park — A long state park below the Capitol, with a 60-metre granite map of Tennessee, a World War II memorial globe, fountains children can play in and a 95-bell carillon representing the state's counties.
Where to stay on a budget
$$ · Best for food lovers, nightlife, budget and solo travellers
East Nashville
Bungalows, bars and independent restaurants around Five Points
$$ · Best for families and budget
Music Valley
The Grand Ole Opry, Gaylord Opryland resort and outlet mall
Eating well for less
- Biscuits — Breakfast spots across the city and the Loveless Cafe near the start of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
- Goo Goo Cluster — The Goo Goo Chocolate Co. shop downtown and souvenir shops across the city.
Getting around for less
Downtown, the Gulch and SoBro are walkable, but Nashville is spread out and car-oriented, so rideshare is the usual way to reach East Nashville, 12 South, the Opry and historic homes. WeGo buses cover the main corridors.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Nashville cost?
About $1,100–$1,800 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $500–$750 on a tight budget.
+Is Nashville expensive?
It is moderately priced for international visitors. Most Lower Broadway honky-tonks charge no cover, so live music can cost only the price of a drink and a tip.
+How much money do I need per day in Nashville?
Roughly $100–$150 on a budget and $220–$360 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Nashville?
Usually in January–February.