Nashville travel guide
Nashville Tourism | Nashville Guide
You're Going to Love Nashville
With a population of 530,852, Nashville is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nashville to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Nashville
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Nashville. These include popular favourites such as Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville (300 4th Avenue N), Trattoria Il Mulino - Nashville (144 5th Avenue South) and etch - Nashville (303 Demonbreun Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Nashville (3106 West End Avenue) and The Southern (150 3rd Avenue S #110) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nicky's Coal Fired (5026 Centennial Blvd) and Cafe 100 (8128 Tn-100) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Nashville.
When to visit Nashville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nashville in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 126 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Nashville, with an average rainfall of 71 mm.
How to Get to Nashville
Plane
When flying to Nashville, you’ll arrive at Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nashville from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 40h 06m.
Train
The train station in Nashville is called Nashville Greyhound Bus Station, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nashville, including Amtrak, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From West Memphis, the bus ride to Nashville takes 295 km and will cost you around RM 1,042. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about RM 308 for a journey of 467 km. The most popular bus station is Nashville Tornado Bus Company, located 10 km from the city centre of Nashville. Nashville 111 N 1st Street is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city centre.
Airports near Nashville
Airlines serving Nashville
Where to stay in Nashville
From 5-star hotels such as the The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville to great affordable options like the Wyndham Vacation Resorts-Nashville, Nashville offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 848 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,244 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motif on Music Row and Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Green Hills. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Nashville, with prices from RM 256 to RM 2,326 per night. East Nashville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Nashville are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Donelson - In Nashville’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville-Opryland, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport and Quality Suites Nashville Airport.
South Nashville - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Best Western PLUS Sunrise Inn, Hotel Preston Nashville Airport and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Spence Lane, An IHG Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in South Nashville is RM 343.
Downtown - Hilton Nashville Downtown, The Hermitage Hotel and Bobby Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Downtown will cost you about RM 690 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nashville
Most booked hotels in Nashville
Hiring a car in Nashville
Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Nashville is the Hertz branch at 1 Terminal Drive, which is 10 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.93 per litre in Nashville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.12 and RM 78.82. The most frequently booked car type in Nashville is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.