Nashville trip from Washington Reagan (DCA): what 3 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 3-night Nashville trip from Washington Reagan (DCA) runs about $1,400 to $1,780 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | Moxy Nashville Downtown · 3★ | $370 | $660 | $480 | $270 | $1,780 |
| Best value | Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta (budget fare) | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $310 | $300 | $480 | $310 | $1,400 |
| Least cash | Southwest non-stop | Downtown hostel, private room · 2★ | $370 | $300 | $480 | $310 | $1,460 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Lower Broadway honky-tonks$40 for 2
- Hattie B'sOrder: Hot chicken at Medium if it's your first time · in your food budget
Day 2
- Grand Ole Opry show$140 for 2
- Monell's family-style SouthernOrder: Skillet fried chicken, passed around the table · in your food budget
Day 3
- Whiskey distillery tour$50 for 2
- Bluebird Cafe songwriters$40 for 2
- Prince's Hot ChickenOrder: Hot chicken, from the place that started it · in your food budget
Flights from Washington Reagan (DCA)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta | 1 stop | 4h 26m | $310 |
| American via Charlotte | 1 stop | 4h 14m | $330 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 1h 47m | $370 |
| Delta via Atlanta | 1 stop | 4h 26m | $380 |
Food: about $80 a person a day
Breakfast$14
Lunch$18
Dinner$40
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- Prince's Hot ChickenOrder: Hot chicken, from the place that started it · about $15 a person
- Hattie B'sOrder: Hot chicken at Medium if it's your first time · about $16 a person
- Monell's family-style SouthernOrder: Skillet fried chicken, passed around the table · about $25 a person
- Biscuit LoveOrder: Bonuts (biscuit doughnuts) · about $18 a person
- Henrietta RedOrder: Oysters from the raw bar · about $60 a person
Questions
How much is a 3-night trip to Nashville from Washington Reagan (DCA)?
About $1,400 to $1,780 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 3 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Washington Reagan (DCA) to Nashville?
Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta at about $310 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Nashville?
About $80 a person a day at mid-range places, or $480 for 2 over 3 days.
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