Nashville travel guide

Nashville Tourism | Nashville Guide

You're Going to Love Nashville

With a population of 1,077, Nashville is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nashville to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Nashville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Birds Nest Cafe (36 Franklin St) and The Ferguson House (78 Franklin St) are great picks.

When to visit Nashville

Nashville in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nashville in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nashville in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nashville, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Nashville

Plane

Although Nashville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 57 km from Nashville. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nashville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nashville. The train journey from Nashville to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $148 for a 18h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Nashville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 319 km from Nashville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nashville, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Louisville, the bus ride to Nashville takes 185 km and will cost you around $84. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 370 km.

Plane

Although Nashville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 57 km from Nashville. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nashville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nashville. The train journey from Nashville to Chicago takes 4h 54m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $148 for a 18h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Nashville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 319 km from Nashville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nashville, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Louisville, the bus ride to Nashville takes 185 km and will cost you around $84. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 370 km.

Airlines serving Nashville

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nashville

Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $263 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nashville

Most booked hotels in Nashville

Brown County Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1583 reviews)
$127+
Quality Inn Nashville - Bloomington
2 stars
Excellent (8, 775 reviews)
$104+
Harmony Tree Resorts inc
3 stars
Good (7.7, 69 reviews)
$117+
Abe Martin Lodge & Cabins
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1452 reviews)
$112+
The Seasons Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1 review)
$94+
Hotel Nashville
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Nashville

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Nashville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Nashville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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