What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Tennessee?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Tennessee from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (R1 359/day), Hertz (R1 446/day), and National (R1 885/day).

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Tennessee?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10,0 rating), Silvercar (8,6 rating) and Alamo (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Tennessee.

What are petrol prices like in Tennessee?

The average price of petrol in Tennessee is R19,56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R880 and R1 271 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Tennessee for a week from Thrifty?

Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Tennessee. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R14 039 per week.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Tennessee for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 29% on your car hire. For a below average price in Tennessee, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Tennessee?

The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Tennessee it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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Tennessee car hires in 2024

Most popular company	Thrifty
Most common car type	Full-size
Average price per day	R1 047
Cheapest price per day	R1 002

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Tennessee?

January

R940

February

R940

March

R1 071

April

R1 146

May

R1 165

June

R1 184

July

R1 203

August

R1 052

September

R1 128

October

R1 165

November

R1 165

December

R1 090

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Tennessee is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Tennessee

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In Tennessee, there are 15 450 active hire locations from 307 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Tennessee in the past week - currently priced from R1 002/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

R1 597+

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Compact

R1 465+

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Intermediate

R1 446+

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Standard

R1 359+

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Full-size

R1 468+

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People carrier

R1 995+

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Pick-up truck

R2 096+

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Compact SUV

R1 710+

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Intermediate SUV

R1 736+

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Standard SUV

R1 885+

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	Medium cars	R692 - R2 349
	All Car Types	R751 - R2 349

To hire a medium car in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of R938/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Tennessee (~R692/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R2 349/day). In fact, February is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Tennessee. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tennessee, renting a medium car saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Tennessee

Alamo

8,4

Very Good

358 reviews•4 locations

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2,0

Poor|Apr 2023

Our rental experience was a complete nightmare when it came to getting the rental its self. The first time we showed up we had called ahead to make sure that paying in cash was not gonna be an issue but apparently with that singular location, Our rental experience was a complete nightmare when it came to getting the rental it’s self. The first time we showed up we had called ahead to make sure that paying in cash was not gonna be an issue but apparently with that singular location it is an issue and it requires to have an open credit card and not cash only unless you have two airline tickets now this became a huge problem because I did not have this prepared on hand. I had called prior and check the website to make sure that this wasn’t gonna be an issue and yet it was. The ladies then invited me to go to the other site down the street they couldn’t call for whatever reason to assist me but they suggested we go down there and we go down there. They do not have anything or do they have any suggestions for anything else in this whole beginning of my experience with renting a car through Alamo was absolutely garbage. The ladies laughed because this was a regular issue , which didn’t really help anything at all in the car itself was great. It was literally just the customer service experience when I did call the customer service line to get assistance. I was told multiple times have the policy worked and then when I finally asked the gentleman if he was going to assist me after I was told that he was going to be able to help with the cash/card problem. He’s straight up told me no he wasn’t going to help me and hung up the phone. The rental it’s self was great but we had to air up tires shortly after leaving.

6,8

Okay|Oct 2020

First of all my sister had rented the car and I was the driver unable to pick up vehicle and Tony was no help and very rude. 2nd the next rear tire kept going low and we had to stop frequently to our air in the tire. We called a lost the tire issue and was told we needed to take it to Firestone and have the tire fixed or have them change the spare. There was no sense in Alamo sending someone out for just a tire. Well if that tire had blown out you would of been doing more than just a tire. I don’t feel it’s my job to fix the tire on a rental care but then again pick was terrible so why would I think custom service would be any better. Do not rent from Alamo ever

10,0

Wonderful|Jan 2018

Great service

1 out of 120

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9

Good

417 reviews•42 locations

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4,0

Mediocre|Sep 2023

The people were relatively nice. The car smells of smoke and the upholstery was ripped, overall the call seemed dirty. I could not pick up at my requested time, I was asked to come in earlier - why offer that pick up time if it's not available? Same with drop off, I arrived before closing time busy was told I needed to use the drop box.

3,2

Poor|Jun 2020

Staff was professional. Location is horrible

Location, price, cleanliness should all be improved upon.

1 out of 139

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Tennessee

Budget

6,9

Okay

339 reviews•19 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Oct 2023

I have no bad things to say if you need to rent a car the best place is budget in West Knoxville TN

10,0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

The attendant, at drop-off, was extremely helpful and pleasant. Very professional‼️

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

Car wasn't available

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

They did not honor the reservation

8,0

Very Good|Jul 2023

The guys at the desk helped us get the car that would best fit our needs. They were kind and helpful.

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

We had a great experience. The car was ready when we got there. Pick and drop off we’re very easy.

1 out of 113

Budget Locations in Tennessee

Avis

6,6

Okay

178 reviews•20 locations

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2,0

Poor|Sep 2023

I reserved the car for tonight but when I arrived they had none left and said I would need to wait until tomorrow. I did not take a car and instead went direct with an alternative vendor

2,0

Poor|Sep 2023

It was pure shitty. The National number gave a reservation. I get to me he facilities tu there was no car availiable. Needless to say it completely screwed my whole weekend

10,0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Ced, the owner and manager of the downtown location, called the day before to confirm the reservation. When he did, he noted that my reservation was needed at the airport, instead of his location. He then confirmed that the airport location would have a car and took care of everything, despite it not being a direct benefit to him. This is outstanding customer service, and a shining example of someone that takes pride in his work. Thank you!

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Maintennce was not reset in Display

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Called me 8a before a noon reservation to say they had no cars and they were canceling my reservation. Had to make alternate plans.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Two issues - significant unexpected fees not disclosed at time of reservation; and, the car was not available a few hours earlier than reserved.

1 out of 60

Avis Locations in Tennessee

Thrifty

6,3

Okay

259 reviews•5 locations

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4,0

Mediocre|Jan 2024

Not the car I reserved.

8,0

Very Good|Sep 2023

A little odd that I received a four-door pickup truck when I thought I would receive a compact, but everything else is fine.

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

They did not have a car available when I got there. I had gotten dropped off & had to WALK once turned away. Plus the lady would not speak loud enough for me to hear what she was saying thru the mask. Why have ppl book when you don’t have cars to rent?

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

Couldn’t have been worse. Vehicle wasn’t available until 8PM, despite being confirmed for 9AM. Rep at counter was very rude and unhelpful/unapologetic. Thrifty sucks, don’t use them. Stick with a real rental company, enterprise, hertz, Avis.

2,0

Poor|Feb 2023

A joke, don’t bother it’s Thrifty. Book a reservations. Had confirmation and they still gave my car away because our pick up was delayed due to flight delay coming it. Pathetic

2,0

Poor|Feb 2023

I bought from Thrifty on Kayak My "receipt" was from RentalCars.com. It wasn't really a receipt. I had to call Thrifty to make sure they had my car. Also - RentalCars.com has a zero refund policy. Not great customer service. I spent 3-4 hours of my time trying to figure out if I even had a car.

1 out of 87

Dollar

6,3

Okay

215 reviews•4 locations

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Hertz

5,9

Fair

705 reviews•29 locations

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2,0

Poor|Sep 2023

This was a great price for rental car required after personal car totaled in MVA. However, the experience with local Hertz rental company was horrible. The rental was prepaid through the website. When we arrived to pickup the vehicle (within the "grace period") we were told it was no longer available and they did not have any other cars available to replace it with. We asked why they gave away our prepaid reservation, even though we could see the acutal vehicle we booked still sitting on the lot. There was no reasonable or rational response given. Customer service was abysmal to the point that the agent told us to get out of her face and leave the building because she had nothing else to do for us. I asked for a refund. Response was you have to call the 800 number. I had no success in getting ahold of the right person on the 800 number that had the authority to authorize the refund. I absolutely would not recommend renting from this particular Hertz location on Getwell Ave in Memphis, TN. Worst service & experience ever! Still trying to get our money back. Stay away from this location.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Was told the truck sat 7 only sat 6

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

It was very easy to pick up and drop off our car. Staff was very friendly. Will rent through Hertz in the future

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

Arrived at the airport at 8pm. There wasn’t anyone manning the rental desk there. Proceeded to the rental garage where the only people working were in the Gold Club Kiosk. When we entered nobody greeted us and after a few minutes when I spoke up first thing asked was “Are you a Gold member?” Then when I shared I wasn’t they ignored me for another few minutes. Finally another Hertz employee stepped up and assisted us. He was very courteous, professional and apologetic about the delay. So overall a mixed bag.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Car was not available…they told me to not trust 3rd party sites

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Was not able to get the vehicle I requested. It wasn't aware that I need a major credit card

1 out of 235

Hertz Locations in Tennessee

Payless

5,6

Fair

125 reviews•2 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|May 2023

Long line at the airport to get car- very busy weekend in Nashville with Taylor Swift concerts. Once we got to the front of the line went extremely smoothly. Drop off was super easy and quick. Car was in good shape. We were given an upgrade with no up charge due to low supply of cars, which we appreciated.

4,0

Mediocre|Sep 2022

The pickup location is very obscure at the Nashville airport. You have to go to the counter inside the airport unlike all the other rental companies. It was very hard to find. Payless is grouped with Avis but you can not check in at the Avis counter with the other rentals. There are no signs for Payless. We found it after waiting in line for a while only to be told we have to go back inside the airport. Then the person at the counter was very rude and did not seem to want to be there. When we returned the car at the Atlanta airport, we were confused as well because we did not fully realize that Payless would be grouped with Avis everywhere.

1 out of 42

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Car hire FAQs

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Tennessee?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Tennessee from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (R1 359/day), Hertz (R1 446/day), and National (R1 885/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Tennessee?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10,0 rating), Silvercar (8,6 rating) and Alamo (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Tennessee.
What are petrol prices like in Tennessee?
The average price of petrol in Tennessee is R19,56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R880 and R1 271 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Tennessee for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Tennessee. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R14 039 per week.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Tennessee for the best price?
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 29% on your car hire. For a below average price in Tennessee, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.
Can I rent a car for a month in Tennessee?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Tennessee it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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Tennessee car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Tennessee. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Tennessee?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Tennessee and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

Popular car types in Tennessee

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Tennessee and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

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Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Tennessee to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

Top rental agencies in Tennessee

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Tennessee known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Tennessee. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2024.

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Best Tennessee car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Tennessee. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Tennessee with an average daily rate of R1 526. Data was last updated on 29 April 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tennessee, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2024.

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Tennessee?

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What are petrol prices like in Tennessee?

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Tennessee for the best price?

Can I rent a car for a month in Tennessee?

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