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Cheapflights insights for Knoxville car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Knoxville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Knoxville?

To get the best deal on car hire in Knoxville, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R975, which is about 1 400% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Knoxville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Knoxville is Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 41 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.2/10 with 62 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.2
Hertz
Hertz
6.2
National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Knoxville?

At Knoxville, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R890. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 300 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Knoxville, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R890. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 300 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R975

February

R890

March

R1 027

April

R1 146

May

R1 181

June

R1 300

July

R1 283

August

R1 129

September

R1 078

October

R1 146

November

R1 078

December

R1 112

What car do most people hire in Knoxville?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Knoxville are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Knoxville?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Knoxville at 5.

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Top rental agencies in Knoxville

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Knoxville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car hire companies in Knoxville. Reviews were last updated on 1 December 2025.

Budget

6,2
Okay
41 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,3

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Hertz

6,2
Okay
62 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,3

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9
Good
17 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,6

Avis

6,0
Okay
17 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Knoxville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 December 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Knoxville?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Knoxville.

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