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 R980, which is about 1 370% cheaper than the typical rate.
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). National (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.4
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Hertz
5.7
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 R897. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 263 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 R897. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 263 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
R897
February
R997
March
R1 097
April
R1 130
May
R1 163
June
R1 263
July
R1 196
August
R1 146
September
R1 130
October
R1 146
November
R1 030
December
R1 097
What car do most people hire in Knoxville?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Knoxville are the following: SUV cars (Jaguar F-Pace or similar), Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and Premium cars (Audi A6 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Knoxville at 3.
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 5 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
40 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,9
Comfort
6,5
Overall
6,4
Pick-up/drop-off
6,6
Value
6,6
Recent reviews
10,0
|Oct 2023I have no bad things to say if you need to rent a car the best place is budget in West Knoxville TN
2,0
|Jul 2023They did not honor the reservation
8,0
|Jul 2023The guys at the desk helped us get the car that would best fit our needs. They were kind and helpful.
10,0
|Jun 2023We had a great experience. The car was ready when we got there. Pick and drop off we’re very easy.
2,0
|Apr 2023Got me a good car for what we needed it for... we turned in early and still charged us the full price for the 6 weeks instead of the 3 we used scammed us out of 300 dollars due to price hike because we turned it in early did not sign any agreement that stated this would happen.
1 out of 14
Budget Locations in Knoxville
Overview
Locations
National
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
National Locations in Knoxville
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
15 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
9,0
Value
7,8
Recent reviews
10,0
|Jul 2026I liked that I could add and extra day the day before and car was awesome and clean to
1 out of 5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Knoxville
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
25 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5,6
Comfort
6,1
Overall
5,7
Pick-up/drop-off
5,7
Value
5,7
Recent reviews
2,0
|Jul 2023Was not able to get the vehicle I requested. It wasn't aware that I need a major credit card
2,0
|Apr 2023Had told us we needed APP whatever and all this stuff before we got there so we ended up not renting from them
1 out of 9
Hertz Locations in Knoxville
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
19 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5,8
Comfort
6,1
Overall
5,6
Pick-up/drop-off
5,9
Value
5,7
Recent reviews
2,0
|Jul 2023Called 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
|May 2023Nothing as after I paid for rental, and was going to go pick up my car andwas told they didn’t have a car for me they were all out.
1 out of 7
Avis Locations in Knoxville
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Knoxville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 October 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 652/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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