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Hermitage
Skip unless you need a cheap bed near Nashville airport or want a water park day at Nashville Shores. Half a day is enough for the area.
Hermitage is a suburban city east of Nashville, best known as the location of Nashville Shores lakeside water park and a handful of budget hotels. It has no major historic or cultural draw of its own; most travellers use it as a sleep-and-go stop near Nashville International Airport (BNA) or as a quick side trip for the water park in summer. You can cover everything in a few hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (water park season)
- avoid Nov–Feb (water park closed, little else to do)
- Airport
- BNA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Hermitage911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hermitage, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe suburban area.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBNA Nashville International Airport (About 10–15 min drive; no direct public transport, taxi or rideshare needed.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car or rideshare.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–3
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner (casual)$15–25
- Budget bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$80
- High-end bedBudget motel room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$130 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BNA Nashville International Airport (About 10–15 min drive; no direct public transport, taxi or rideshare needed.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Aug (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hermitage: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car or rideshare. No public transit within Hermitage; the Music City Star commuter rail stops at the nearby Lebanon station but does not serve Hermitage directly.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20–30 min
Car or rideshare via I-40 W, about 15–20 min
Downtown Nashville for music, food and sights.
Door to door: 35–45 min
Car via I-40 E and I-24 S, about 30 min
Stones River National Battlefield and a historic square.
Lebanon, Tennessee
cautionDoor to door: 15 min
Car via I-40 E, about 10 min
Small town with a historic square; not a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Hickory Boulevard corridor
Concentration of chain hotels and motels; close to the airport and interstate.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel room1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Taxi/rideshare BNA → Hermitage2 × US$25 · check | US$50 |
| Nashville Shores day pass2 × US$40 · check | US$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$52 |
| Trip total≈ US$286 per person per day, bed included | US$572 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Fast-food meal | $8–12 |
| Sit-down dinner (casual) | $15–25 |
| Taxi BNA → Hermitagecheck | $20–30 |
| Nashville Shores day passcheck | $35–45 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Water park season runs roughly Memorial Day to Labor Day; check the official site for exact dates.
- Hotels fill up during Nashville events (CMA Fest, July 4, New Year's Eve); book ahead.
- No Uber/Lyft surge pricing is predictable — compare both apps.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- BNA → Hermitage taxi/rideshare: about $20–30, 10–15 min (check)
- Hermitage → downtown Nashville taxi/rideshare: about $25–35, 15–20 min
Say or show
- Hello — Hello (hello)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where is the water park? — Where is the water park? (where is the water park)
English is universal; no local phrases needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hermitage. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug (water park season) · avoid Nov–Feb (water park closed, little else to do) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for Nashville Shores with seasonal opening dates and ticket prices.
- Hotel pages for Vista Inn & Suites and Super 8 with verified rates and shuttle info.
- Transit page: BNA to Hermitage by taxi/rideshare with typical fare range.
Sources
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