Biltmore Estate parking is included with admission, and the estate has park-and-walk and park-and-ride lots for reaching Biltmore House. To arrive smoothly, use the estate’s entrance address, reserve a house entry time, and allow time for parking and the trip to the house.
- Entrance GPS address: 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803.
- Parking: included in admission, with no separate visitor parking fee.
- Lots A and B: a 5–10-minute walk from Biltmore House.
- Lots C and E: round-trip shuttle service to Biltmore House.
- House entry: a reservation is required every day, including for Annual Passholders.
Check the estate’s arrival instructions before you set out
Use Biltmore’s estate entrance address and follow the route instructions for your direction of travel. The GPS address is 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803; using another address may send you to the wrong entrance. Biltmore’s directions vary by approach, so choose the route that matches your drive:
- From I-40 East, take exit 50 for US Highway 25, turn left at the traffic light after exiting, stay in the left lane, and follow the signs.
- From I-40 West, take exit 50B for US Highway 25 North, stay in the left lane after exiting, and follow the signs.
- From I-26/US Highway 19/23 East, take I-240 East in Asheville, then I-40 West to exit 50B for US Highway 25 North. Stay in the left lane after exiting and follow the signs.
- From I-26 West, head toward Asheville and take exit 31A for Hickory/Knoxville, then I-40 East to exit 50 for US Highway 25. Turn left at the traffic light after exiting, stay in the left lane, and follow the signs.
- From the Blue Ridge Parkway, take the US Highway 25 North exit. The estate is approximately 4 miles from the parkway.
Before you go, check the official Biltmore site for current arrival instructions.
Find the right Biltmore Estate parking area
Biltmore’s visitor parking options include lots with a walk to the house and lots with shuttle service. Parking is included in admission, so there is no separate parking charge for estate visitors.
Park-and-walk Lots A and B
Lots A and B are 5–10 minutes on foot from Biltmore House. Once parked, follow the signs toward the house and allow for the walk as you plan your arrival.
Park-and-ride Lots C and E
Lots C and E offer round-trip shuttle service to Biltmore House, and both have ADA parking. Accessible parking for the house with complimentary accessible shuttle transportation is available in Lot E; follow signs to the Park & Ride Building. Accessible parking for the Walled Garden is next to the Conservatory.
RVs may park in Lot C. If you are driving an RV or need special assistance, contact the first available parking host.
For a taxi or rideshare, use the designated drop-off and pick-up lane by the Park & Ride Building at 79 Old Shiloh Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. That service is for arrival and departure, not travel between estate locations.
Allow time for the approach to Biltmore House
Your ticket’s entry time is for Biltmore House, not the estate entrance. You can arrive earlier to visit the gardens, grounds, shops, and restaurants, but plan the drive between estate locations and parking before your reserved house entry. If you’re also planning time in the city, a one-day Asheville itinerary can help shape the rest of your route.
Biltmore recommends reaching the Admissions Gate at least 30 minutes before your first activity to allow time for parking and security screening. It also advises allowing at least 45 minutes to travel between estate locations and park before a reserved house entry time. Arriving late for that entry time may mean losing your reservation.
Walking between estate areas is not recommended: the roads have no sidewalks, and the distances between locations make walking impractical. If visiting more than one area, use the estate’s transportation arrangements rather than planning to walk between them.
Entry reservations for Biltmore House are required every day, including for Annual Passholders. You reserve an entry time when buying a ticket; Biltmore Estate tickets and visit planning are worth sorting out before you plan your arrival.
How do you get from Asheville to Biltmore Estate?
Biltmore Estate is about a 28-minute drive from this Asheville motel. From Whispering Pines Motel, the estate is also about 117 minutes on foot, though Biltmore advises against walking between its own estate areas because its roads lack sidewalks.
Once you reach the estate entrance, follow the signs and the instructions for your parking lot. The entrance address and route directions matter: entering a different address into GPS may take you to the wrong entrance.
FAQs
Is parking included with Biltmore admission?
Yes. Biltmore includes visitor parking in admission and does not charge a separate parking fee.
Do you need a reservation to enter Biltmore House?
Yes. A Biltmore House entry reservation is required every day, including for Annual Passholders. The time on your ticket is your house entry time.
Which parking lots have a shuttle to Biltmore House?
Park-and-ride Lots C and E provide round-trip shuttle service. Lot E also has accessible parking with complimentary accessible shuttle transportation to Biltmore House.