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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 R949, which is about 1 347% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Knoxville?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Knoxville with deals as low as R28,77/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R30,37/day.

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 6.4/10 with 40 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 46 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.8
National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0

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

At Knoxville, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R899. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 249 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 January, with an average daily rate of just R899. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 249 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

R899

February

R982

March

R1 099

April

R1 132

May

R1 149

June

R1 249

July

R1 215

August

R1 082

September

R1 049

October

R1 116

November

R1 032

December

R1 099

What car do most people hire in Knoxville?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Knoxville are the following: Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar), and Economy cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan 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 19 May 2026.

Budget

6,4
Okay
40 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,4

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,6

Hertz

5,8
Fair
46 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,0

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

8,0
Very Good
14 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

7,4

Avis

5,8
Fair
18 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Knoxville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 May 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Knoxville for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car in Knoxville for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R10 786/week on average.

  • 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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