Nashville from Madison, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,094 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- $479 per person, $140 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 63–74°F, with a 1% to 3% chance of rain each day
- La Quinta scores 8.1 from 2,792 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation
The catch: It's one stop and 3h 40m on the 5:00 AM flight, and checked bags run about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want live music, hot chicken and a quick weekend; skip it if a 5:00 AM start or a connection is a dealbreaker.
Worth it for the two of you: the fare is $140 below the typical fare on this route, and the forecast is dry. The whole trip is $1,452 for two: flights at $958 plus 2 nights at La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport at $494, taxes and fees included, with checked bags extra. You fly Oct 16–18, 2026 on United with one stop, 3h 40m on the way out.
The total, before you go
£1,094 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £722 |
| La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £372 |
| The total, before you go | £1,094 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£106 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£361 per person, return
£722 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · 1 stop · 3h 40m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 5:00 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 8:40 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £361 | 1 stop | 3h 40m |
| United | £361 | 1 stop | 4h 7m |
| United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | £361 | 1 stop | 7h 7m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:12 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $479 per person, this fare is $140 below the typical fare on this route. Of the 12 fares we saw, prices ran from $479 up to $972, so this one is at the low end. For two, that's $958 in flights plus $494 for 2 nights at La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport, so $1,452 all in with taxes and fees. Spending money and checked bags come on top. Mid-October works well for a city weekend on foot: Friday reaches 74°F, Saturday 63°F, and Sunday is clear at 71°F, with a 1% to 3% chance of rain. It's next weekend, and you won't need a passport or have to change your watch. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can move.
The kind of trip this is
This is a music-and-food city weekend. Start the day with hot chicken and finish it in the honky-tonks, where bands play from noon, with a songwriter round or a Ryman show in between. It suits couples and friends who like a busy pace and late nights. Heads-up: bachelorette parties fill the weekends on Broadway. Bring walking shoes, because two nights go fast.
Weather in Nashville, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 63–74°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 74 °F | 54 °F | 3% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 63 °F | 47 °F | 1% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 71 °F | 49 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Nashville
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total. It's $494 for 2 nights, or $247 a night, for a King Room. It scores 8.1 from 2,792 reviews and comes with breakfast and free cancellation. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Nashville MetroCenter Downtown by IHG is the top rated at 8.8 from 1,134 reviews. It costs $621 for the stay with breakfast, but there's no free cancellation. Candlewood Suites - Nashville South by IHG is $528 for a Studio Suite and scores 8.4 from 198 reviews, with free cancellation but no breakfast. For your nights out, head to Downtown / Lower Broadway for the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame, or to East Nashville for local music bars and hot chicken joints.
La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport
£372 for 2 nights, two guests · £186 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express & Suites - Nashville MetroCenter Downtown by IHG
£468 for 2 nights, two guests · £234 a night
See roomsCandlewood Suites - Nashville South by IHG
£398 for 2 nights, two guests · £199 a night
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Where in Nashville
- Downtown / Lower Broadway: Honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame on foot.
- The Gulch: New hotels, rooftop bars and murals a short walk from Broadway.
- Midtown / Music Row: Quieter base near Vanderbilt and the recording studios.
- East Nashville: Local music bars, vintage shops and hot chicken joints.
- 12 South: Boutique neighbourhood with cafes and the Draper James shop.
What to do in Nashville
- Bar-hop the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway, where live bands start at noon
- Catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium or the Grand Ole Opry
- Eat Nashville hot chicken at Prince's or Hattie B's
- Hear a songwriter round at the Bluebird Cafe
- Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame
- Walk the replica Parthenon in Centennial Park on clear Sunday, 71°F
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Madison | Dane County Regional (MSN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 3h 40m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 497 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £722 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport) | £372 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,486 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Madison to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £361 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £323 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £467 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Nashville.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars, and Nashville is on the same time as Madison.
- You fly Dane County Regional (MSN) to Nashville International (BNA) with one stop: 5:00 AM out, landing 8:40 AM.
- Checked bags are about $160 for two and aren't in the $1,452 total.
- La Quinta and Candlewood Suites offer free cancellation; the Holiday Inn Express does not.
- Prices include taxes and fees as of when we checked, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. The fare is $479 per person, $140 below the typical fare on this route. The forecast shows highs of 63–74°F with a 1% to 3% chance of rain, and the hotel in the total scores 8.1 and includes breakfast.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,452 all in, with taxes and fees: $958 for two round-trip flights plus $494 for 2 nights at La Quinta by Wyndham Nashville Airport. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included.
Is the flight nonstop?
No. The cheapest option is United, operated by SkyWest, with one stop. It leaves at 5:00 AM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at 8:40 AM, 3h 40m in all. A 4:10 PM United flight costs the same but takes 4h 7m.
What is the weather like?
Friday is overcast at 74°F, Saturday is overcast at 63°F with a low of 47°F, and Sunday is clear at 71°F. The chance of rain is 3% or less each day, so pack a light jacket for the evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a music weekend, yes. Landing at 8:40 AM gives you all of Friday. Use it for the honky-tonks, Saturday for hot chicken and a Ryman or Opry show, and Sunday morning for the Parthenon in Centennial Park.
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