Economy Lot C

$21/day puts Economy Lot C above BNA’s other economy rates

Economy Lot C at Nashville International (Main terminal) runs $21 per day, notably higher than the $16/day often cited for Economy A and B in third‑party guides. It’s a remote lot with complimentary shuttles running about every 10 minutes between the lot and the terminal curb. If you’re comparing purely on price, this lands closer to some on‑airport garage deals than to true budget parking.

Shuttles from Economy C drop you at the Main terminal, so you still clear security once inside and walk to your gate from there. Because it’s remote, plan at least 10–15 minutes for the shuttle ride plus wait time, on top of the 90 minutes most BNA regulars already budget before departure. Late at night or very early morning, the posted 10‑minute shuttle frequency may feel longer if a bus just pulled away.

Most parking roundups only mention Economy A & B at $16/day, and some comparison tools skip Economy C entirely or lump it into a generic “economy” line. That missing detail is why frequent flyers on forums talk about A/B, the terminal garages, or off‑site lots, but almost never mention C by name. If you’re following an older blog post that lists a single BNA economy rate, that $16 figure usually does not reflect Lot C’s current pricing.

Regulars who care about cost often slide to off‑site operators advertising $10–$15/day with their own shuttles every 10–15 minutes, or they stick with clearly posted Economy A/B. Economy C ends up as a spillover option when the other on‑airport economy areas fill, or when BNA temporarily rebalances lots during construction phases. If the app or roadside signs point you here, treat it as the airport’s overflow valve, not the go‑to discount play.

Practical tip: Before you drive in, check BNA’s official parking status page or roadway signs; if Economy A and B still show open spaces and the rate is $16/day, park there first and treat Economy C’s $21/day as a backup when the cheaper letters are full.