Explore Nashville Without Renting a Car with These Transportation Tips
What makes cities like Nashville so fun are the many great attractions and activities they offer. However, more attractions bring in more traffic that can be a pain to navigate. Even when you can fight through the traffic, there’s the ever-present challenge of finding a decent parking space.
Although Nashville doesn’t feature terrible traffic, there’s enough to make you wonder if you really need a car to get around. Fortunately, you don’t! Nashville’s public transportation is very usable, and depending on where you stay, you can even walk or bike to most places with ease.
If you’re visiting Nashville and want to avoid driving in the city, here is what you need to know.
Getting Around Nashville with Taxis and Ride Shares
For easy rides from the airport to your accommodations, a simple taxi or ride share reservation is the way to go. Simply call any one of the local taxi companies listed on the Visit Music City Transportation page, or book a ride on Uber or Lyft.
Taxi services also operate within certain areas of the city under a flat rate currently set at $25 per cab for up to four people. The service area for this flat rate forms a triangle between the Nashville International Airport, downtown, and the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.
If you’re traveling with a larger group, Fetii is a great option to keep everyone together. This on-demand group rideshare service makes it easy to get around without the hassle of coordinating multiple cars. Simply book a ride through the app, and a spacious vehicle will pick up your entire crew, so you can focus on enjoying the city without the stress of logistics. Our favorite part? The cost is automatically split among passengers in the app—no more awkward Venmo requests! GoodNight Stay guests can enjoy an exclusive 25% discount on Fetii—be sure to inquire for details!
Getting Around Nashville with WeGo Public Transport
WeGo (formerly MTA) is Nashville’s public bus and rail system. This public transportation system features over 46 bus routes and other services that can connect you with all major corridors, businesses, and attractions in the city.
To ride WeGo in Nashville, you simply download the QuickTicket app to your phone to pay for whichever pass fits your needs. Adults can pay as little as $2 for a 2-hour pass, or purchase based on the number of rides they need or days they’re staying.
Check out the WeGo Fares page to see current rates for adults, youth, and seniors. You can also locate bus stops and routes on WeGo’s Maps and Schedules page.
Ride in Style with Party Buses and Unique Tours
Want to make getting around part of the adventure? Nashville offers some seriously fun transportation options that double as entertainment!
If you’re looking for a sightseeing experience with a twist, Joyride offers an exciting lineup of tours, including golf cart rides through Nashville’s top landmarks, monster truck excursions, hayride tractor tours, and even e-bike rentals. It’s a fun and interactive way to see Music City while skipping the hassle of driving. Plus, GoodNight Stay guests can enjoy 10% off Joyride—just ask for details!
For those who want the party to start before they even arrive at the bar, the Cocktail Cowboy Party Bus is the ultimate way to experience downtown Nashville. With two lively Cocktail Cowboys serving as your hype men, this rolling celebration takes you to some of the city’s best bars while keeping the energy high the entire ride. It’s more than just a ride—it’s a moving party that lets you experience the best of Broadway in style.
Biking, Scootering, and Walking Around Nashville
Once you’re in the city proper, you’ll find that Nashville is quite easy to explore without internal combustion. Walking and riding bikes and scooters are all great ways to explore the city.
In recent years, there’s been a boom in the bike, e-bike, e-scooter rental scene within Nashville. There are a ton of bike and e-scooter rental shops across town, and there’s a program called B-Cycle that offers on-demand bike rentals at multiple stations. Once you have your bike or scooter rental, you can easily navigate Nashville extensive network of bikeways and trails.
Of course, the old-fashioned transportation method of exploring by foot also works well in Nashville. To set yourself up for success, you’ll first want to book your stay in one of GoodNight Stay’s vacation rentals. Many of our rentals are located in Nashville’s most walkable neighborhoods and near popular spots like Music Row.
As you can see, there are more than enough ways to get around and enjoy Nashville without a car. The ride services, public transportation systems, and bike and scooter rental options all provide excellent alternatives to renting a car during your Nashville vacation. If you still would like to rent a car, you can find local car rental companies at the Visit Music City Transportation page.
Browse our catalog of Nashville vacation rentals to find your perfect place to stay, and check out our Nashville Activities page to discover more great trip-planning resources.
