Nashville from Grand Rapids, Oct 23–25: $1,221 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Allegiant nonstop, 1h 36m, landing in Nashville at 6:50 AM Friday
- $383 per person, $24 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 76°F and 77°F Friday and Saturday, 4% and 8% rain
The catch: The best-value hotel is by the airport, not downtown, and a checked bag runs about $200 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a music-and-food weekend on a short nonstop; skip it if you need to sleep steps from Broadway on this budget.
Worth it for the two of you: a Nashville weekend for $1,221 total. That covers Allegiant flights at $766, the hotel at $394 and $61 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. You'd fly Friday, Oct 23 and come back Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 (2 nights), and the flight is a 1h 36m nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,221 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $766 |
| Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Nashville Airport East, TN, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $394 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $61 |
| The total, before you go | $1,221 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$24 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $50 each way per bag on Allegiant, $200 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$383 per person, round trip
$766 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · nonstop · 1h 36m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:14 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 6:50 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | $383 | nonstop | 1h 36m |
| Allegiant | $407 | 1 stop | 21h 31m |
| Frontier | $428 | 1 stop | 15h 34m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 1:55 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $383 per person, which is $24 below the typical fare on this route. That's 6% under the $407 median of our earlier checks. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $383 to $722, and this was the only nonstop. It takes 1h 36m, so you'd land at 6:50 AM Friday with the whole day ahead of you. The forecast shows highs of 76°F Friday and 77°F Saturday, with a 4% and 8% chance of rain. Sunday cools to 69°F and the rain chance rises to 22%, so plan a Sunday you can spend indoors. This is a long weekend that runs on live music, hot chicken and walking around. Prices are all-in as we found them on Oct 15 and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around music and food. Live bands play from noon in the Broadway honky-tonks, and evenings go to songwriter rounds and hot chicken. It suits couples and friends who want two full days and don't mind a busy Saturday night. The pace is quick, with lots of walking between venues and late nights out. On a short trip like this, staying in instead is a wasted night.
Weather in Nashville, Oct 23–25
Highs 69–77°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 76 °F | 56 °F | 4% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 77 °F | 57 °F | 8% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 69 °F | 54 °F | 22% |
Where to stay in Nashville
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Nashville Airport East, TN is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total. It costs $394 for the stay ($197 a night), scores 7.9 from 1,468 reviews and includes breakfast. Cancellation is free, and the $61 in property fees is already counted. Omni Nashville Hotel is the top-rated pick, with a 9.2 from 900 reviews and a downtown location. It costs $1,661 for the stay ($831 a night), room only, plus $243 in property fees. Baymont by Wyndham Nashville Airport is the budget pick at $314 for the stay ($157 a night), with breakfast and free cancellation. It scores 6.8 from 486 reviews. Downtown / Lower Broadway puts the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame within walking distance. The Gulch has rooftop bars a short walk from Broadway.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Nashville Airport East, TN
$394 for 2 nights, two guests · $197 a night
See roomsOmni Nashville Hotel
$1,661 for 2 nights, two guests · $831 a night
See roomsBaymont by Wyndham Nashville Airport
$314 for 2 nights, two guests · $157 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 playing 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 on rainy Sunday
- Walk the replica Parthenon in Centennial Park
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Grand Rapids | Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 1h 36m nonstop |
| Distance | 474 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $766 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Nashville Airport East, TN) | $394 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,680 |
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: Grand Rapids to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $383 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $261 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $407 |
| Price checks | 15 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Nashville.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You don't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Nashville is 1 hour behind Grand Rapids. The flight leaves GRR at 6:14 AM and lands at BNA at 6:50 AM local time.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation, and the two airport hotels include breakfast.
- A checked bag is about $200 for two and isn't in the $1,221 total.
- For spending money, we budget $520 for two, about $130 per person per day.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. You get the only nonstop we found, 1h 36m on Allegiant, at $383 per person, which is $24 below the typical fare on this route. The hotel has breakfast and free cancellation, and Friday and Saturday look dry.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,221 all in: $766 for flights and $394 for 2 nights at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Nashville Airport East, TN, plus $61 in property fees. Checked bags (about $200 for two) and spending money aren't included.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows an overcast 76°F Friday with a 4% rain chance and 77°F Saturday at 8%. Sunday drops to 69°F with a 22% rain chance.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. With a 6:50 AM arrival Friday, you get two full days for Broadway, a show at the Ryman or the Opry, and hot chicken.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a 474-mile domestic flight from Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) to Nashville International (BNA).
Is there a cheaper place to stay?
Yes. Baymont by Wyndham Nashville Airport costs $314 for the stay with breakfast, but it scores 6.8 compared with 7.9 for our best-value pick.
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