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Cheap Car Hire in Tennessee from R1 164

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Tennessee with a pick-up date of 20/1 and drop-off date of 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Tennessee car hires in 2025

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 14 January 2025.

Most popular company

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R1 021

Cheapest price per day

R1 164

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 14 January 2025.

January

R936

February

R955

March

R1 107

April

R1 165

May

R1 184

June

R1 260

July

R1 298

August

R1 127

September

R1 165

October

R1 260

November

R1 107

December

R993

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

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 14 January 2025.

In Tennessee, there are 17 159 active hire locations from 330 car hire companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Tennessee in the past week - currently priced from R1 164/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Compact

Compact

R1 529+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 262+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 439+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 820+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 196+

Premium

Premium

R1 596+

Luxury

Luxury

R2 082+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 635+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 347+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 621+

Compare available car types for rental in Tennessee

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 14 January 2025.

Small cars

R946 - R4 942

All Car Types

R763 - R3 674

To hire a small car in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of R1 054/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Tennessee (~R946/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R4 942/day). In fact, September is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Tennessee. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tennessee, renting a small car saves you 25% 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. Here are the best Tennessee small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of R1 322/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Tennessee (~R667/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 344/day). In fact, September is about 50% 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 6% 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. Here are the best Tennessee medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of R854/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Tennessee (~R1 056/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 799/day). In fact, March is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Tennessee. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tennessee, renting a large car saves you 39% 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. Here are the best Tennessee large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of R1 045/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Tennessee (~R703/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R4 115/day). In fact, February is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Tennessee. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Tennessee, renting a SUV saves you 25% 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. Here are the best Tennessee SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR1 529/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 14 January 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Tennessee, including pickup locations serving Nashville, Knoxville and Memphis. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
140 reviews43 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,6

Budget

6,7
Okay
204 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,8

Avis

6,3
Okay
128 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,2

Hertz

5,7
Fair
403 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,8

Thrifty

5,6
Fair
106 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,8

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
83 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Dollar

6,1
Okay
96 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,2

Resla

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

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 608. Data was last updated on 14 January 2025.
We've found these great deals on car hires in Tennessee, including options within the Nashville, Knoxville and Memphis area. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Audi A3R1 164/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Audi A3R1 262/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Toyota RAV4R1 290/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tennessee, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Tennessee?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 021/day when booking a car hire in Tennessee. The absolute best deal a user found was for R832/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Jan. 12.

  • 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 262/day), Thrifty (R1 347/day), and Hertz (R1 439/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10,0 rating), Silvercar (9,2 rating) and Alamo (8,4 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 R17,20/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R774 and R1 118 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Tennessee for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Tennessee. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R7 146 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 34% 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Tennessee for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Tennessee can be found for about R30 625, with the average price for a rental being around R1 021 a day. Book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 17% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Tennessee.

Car hires by fuel type in Tennessee

Browse car hires by fuel type in Tennessee. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Tennessee. Deals were last updated on 14 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Tennessee. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R69+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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