A private driver in Nashville is the simplest way to see a spread-out city on your own schedule: one chauffeur and one car for the day, waiting outside each stop, with no parking to find and no app rides to summon after a show. On Elly8.net a private driver costs from US$95 an hour in a business sedan, with a 3-hour minimum, or from US$700 for an eight-hour day, fixed and all-in.
Below are four sample days built around what visitors most want to see, each priced from the published Nashville list, followed by practical notes on timing, tickets and how to book. Rides in Nashville are operated by licensed, commercially insured local chauffeur partners vetted through the Limousine Worldwide network; Elly8.net takes the booking, fixes the price and runs the 24/7 desk.
What does a private driver in Nashville cost?
On Elly8.net a private driver costs US$95 an hour in a business sedan, US$120 in a business SUV, US$145 in a First Class SUV, US$155 in a First Class sedan and US$190 in an Executive Sprinter, with a 3-hour minimum. Fixed packages run from US$380 for a four-hour highlights tour to US$700 for an eight-hour day in a sedan.
Hourly is the flexible option: you set the stops and the order, and the car waits between them. The packages are better value for longer days, because the eight-hour full-day chauffeur and the Lynchburg day trip are priced about 8% below the hourly rate.
| Booking | Hours | Business Sedan | Business SUV | First Class Sedan | Executive Sprinter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By the hour, as directed | 3 to 12 | US$95/h | US$120/h | US$155/h | US$190/h |
| Private city highlights tour | 4 | US$380 | US$480 | US$620 | US$760 |
| Evening out and event night | 5 | US$475 | US$600 | US$775 | US$950 |
| Full-day chauffeur | 8 | US$700 | US$885 | US$1,145 | US$1,400 |
| Jack Daniel's Distillery, Lynchburg | 8 | US$700 | US$885 | US$1,145 | US$1,400 |
Prices are per vehicle and include the chauffeur, taxes and standard gratuity. Tolls, parking and waiting beyond the booked time are billed at cost. Admission tickets are bought separately from each venue.
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Sample day one: the music day
This is the day most first-time visitors want, and it is almost all within a few miles of downtown.
- Morning: the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Start with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum downtown. The museum also runs experiences at Historic RCA Studio B on Music Row, so check its site for times and book in advance.
- Late morning: Music Row. A slow drive past the studios and label offices around 16th and 17th Avenues, with photo stops where the chauffeur can pull over safely.
- Lunch: Midtown or the Gulch. Both are short drives from Music Row.
- Afternoon: the Ryman. The Ryman Auditorium runs daytime tours and lists its tour hours on its site; it sits a block up from Broadway, so the chauffeur drops you at the closest legal stop.
- Evening: the Grand Ole Opry. The Opry House is at Opryland, near the airport, so this is a drive out and back with the car waiting through the show.
How to book it: a full-day chauffeur for the daytime, US$700 in a business sedan, plus the five-hour event night package for the evening, from US$475, or simply book hourly from the first pickup to the end of the show.
Sample day two: the history day
Nashville's history sites sit on opposite sides of the city, which makes a car especially useful.
- Morning: Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. The Hermitage lies east of downtown and needs a few hours for the mansion, grounds and museum.
- Lunch: back towards the city, in East Nashville or Germantown.
- Afternoon: Belle Meade. Belle Meade, on the west side, offers historic tours and has its own winery; if you plan a tasting, the chauffeur means nobody in your party has to drive.
- Late afternoon: the Parthenon in Centennial Park, the full-scale replica in Midtown, and a drive past the State Capitol on the way back downtown.
How to book it: the eight-hour full-day chauffeur, from US$700 in a sedan or US$885 in a Business SUV for a family.
Sample day three: Lynchburg and the Jack Daniel's Distillery
The signature day trip from Nashville is south to Lynchburg and the Jack Daniel's Distillery. It is the right day to have a driver: the route runs through Tennessee horse country, and tastings are part of some tours.
- Morning: pickup at your hotel and the drive south.
- Midday: the distillery tour you have booked, lunch in Lynchburg, and time on the town square.
- Afternoon: the drive back to Nashville.
How to book it: the fixed eight-hour Lynchburg package, from US$700 in a business sedan to US$1,400 in the Executive Sprinter for a group. Book your distillery tour slot first, then send the time to the desk so the departure is planned around it. The vehicle itself is not a place to drink, and the chauffeur follows local rules.
Sample day four: arrival day with a highlights tour
For visitors with one afternoon, the most efficient plan starts at the airport.
- Early afternoon: pickup at BNA, with flight tracking and a name board in baggage claim. Luggage stays in the car.
- Afternoon: the four-hour private city highlights tour: Broadway, the Ryman from the outside, the Capitol, Germantown, Music Row, the Parthenon and the river views from the East Bank.
- Late afternoon: drop-off at your hotel.
How to book it: the BNA to downtown fare, from US$125, plus the four-hour highlights tour, from US$380 in a business sedan, or one hourly booking that starts at the airport. Our BNA car service guide explains the arrival in detail, and private city tours describes how tours run.
Choosing the vehicle for a private day
The vehicle changes the feel of the day as much as the price.
- Business sedan, up to 3 people. The value choice for a couple or a solo traveller, from US$95 an hour. A Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac CT6, Lincoln Continental or similar.
- First Class sedan, up to 3. A Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar, from US$155 an hour, for an anniversary or a client you want to look after.
- Business SUV, up to 6. A Chevrolet Suburban or GMC Yukon XL, from US$120 an hour, with room for a stroller, shopping and the whole family.
- First Class SUV, up to 6. A Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator or similar, from US$145 an hour.
- Executive Sprinter, up to 12. From US$190 an hour, for groups who want to stay together all day.
Partner vehicles are 4 model years or newer. If you are near a capacity limit, size up: a long day is more comfortable with room to spare.
Planning around the Nashville calendar
Private driver days are easiest midweek, when attractions are quieter and downtown traffic is lighter. Weekends from spring through autumn are busier everywhere, and a few dates are busier still. CMA Fest runs June 10 to 13, 2027, according to CMA Fest, and fills downtown with crowds and road closures; the CMA Awards on November 18, 2026 bring heavy traffic around Broadway that evening. On those dates, book early, plan downtown stops for the morning, and keep afternoons for sites outside the centre, such as the Hermitage or Belle Meade.
A rainy-day or winter version
Nashville's weather does not always cooperate, and a private driver makes it easy to switch to an indoor plan without losing the day. Keep the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, a Ryman daytime tour and an evening show at the Opry or the Ryman as the backbone, and add long lunches in the Gulch or Germantown between them. The car waits at each stop, so nobody has to walk between venues in the rain, and coats and shopping stay dry in the vehicle. If the forecast turns bad the evening before, tell the desk; within the booked hours, changing the order of stops is simply a conversation with your chauffeur.
The Lynchburg distillery day also works in poor weather, because much of a distillery visit is indoors and the drive is the same either way. If you have booked an outdoor-heavy history day, such as the grounds at the Hermitage, consider asking the desk to swap the order of days rather than cancelling; and because cancellation more than 72 hours before pickup is free, there is room to adjust once a forecast firms up.
What a private driver does, and does not do
A private driver from Elly8.net drives, waits, helps with bags, knows where to stop and keeps the day on schedule. The chauffeur will suggest the best drop-off and pickup points at busy venues. Your chauffeur is not a licensed tour guide inside venues; for guided interpretation, book the venue's own tours.
A few habits make the day smoother:
- Book timed tickets first, then build the car around them.
- Share the full plan in the booking notes, with addresses in order.
- Keep valuables with you rather than in the car during long stops.
- Allow for traffic. Weekday rush hours and Friday evenings slow every route that touches downtown, and event nights crowd Broadway and the river bridges.
Private driver vs renting a car vs rideshare
A rental car looks cheaper until you add downtown hotel parking, parking at each stop and the fact that someone in the group cannot join a tasting or a night out. Rideshare is fine for one or two quick hops, but over a full day of stops you wait for a new car each time, and prices rise on busy evenings. A private driver costs more per hour than either, but the day runs to your plan. Our chauffeur vs car rental comparison sets out the numbers.
For everyday point-to-point rides around the city rather than a full day, see our Nashville car service guide, and for occasions such as anniversaries or a night on Broadway, our Nashville limousine guide.
Booking a private driver
- Choose the booking type: hourly from US$95, or a fixed package.
- Choose the vehicle: a sedan for up to 3, an SUV for up to 6, or the Executive Sprinter for up to 12.
- Send the plan: start time, stops in order, any timed tickets, child seats if needed.
- Reserve: press Reserve now on the price list or use the web booker. Confirmation arrives by email, and the chauffeur's details follow before the day.
Business travellers who want a driver for a day of meetings can use the same booking; our corporate car service page covers accounts and invoicing. Visitors heading on to Louisville or Memphis can book those cities the same way.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private driver in Nashville for a day?
The eight-hour full-day chauffeur costs US$700 in a business sedan, US$885 in a business SUV, US$1,070 in a First Class SUV, US$1,145 in a First Class sedan and US$1,400 in an Executive Sprinter. Prices are fixed per vehicle and include the chauffeur, taxes and standard gratuity.
What is the minimum booking for a private driver?
Three hours on the hourly rate, which runs from US$95 an hour in a business sedan. You can book up to 12 hours. For four hours of sightseeing, the private city highlights tour is a fixed package from US$380.
Does the driver wait while we visit each stop?
Yes. That is the point of a private driver: the car and chauffeur wait between stops for the whole booking. Waiting beyond the booked time is billed at cost, so build a realistic schedule with some slack.
Are entrance tickets included?
No. Tickets for the Hall of Fame, the Ryman, the Hermitage, Belle Meade, the distillery and the Opry are bought directly from each venue. Book timed tickets first, then send the times to the desk so the day is planned around them.
Can we change the plan during the day?
Within the booked hours, yes: tell the chauffeur and the route adapts. If the change would run past the booked time, the extra time is billed at cost. For major changes before the day, contact the 24/7 desk.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation more than 72 hours before pickup. At 72 hours or less the charge is 10%, at 48 hours or less 50%, and at 24 hours or less, or a no-show, 100%. Refunds go to the original card.
