Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in Tennessee?

It’s an excellent idea to opt for car rental in Tennessee, mainly because the public transports systems are very much confined to the main routes between major cities and the cities themselves. Outside of this network, there isn’t much in the way of inter-regional transport, and you certainly don’t want to be tied to a schedule that sees you having to wait half a day to get to your next destination. It’s much more convenient and less stressful to choose cheap car hire in Tennessee and have the freedom to explore where and when you please. This is especially true if you’re travelling with young children, so you don’t have to keep a constant eye on them while riding or changing buses or trains.

What are the driving conditions like in Tennessee?

There are two facets to driving in this US state that you need to know about when you’re taking out car rental in Tennessee. On the one hand, you will find the prairies and rural areas with their very own attractions. On the other hand, you have some of the busiest big city traffic in America in the state’s main cities, especially in Nashville and Memphis. The city uses an HOV lane system on all its major highways, allocating a priority lane to cars with two or more occupants. These lanes are always faster than the others, but the rule only applies during rush hour. Keep an eye out for the many bike lanes in Tennessee cities when you drive your car hire. It’s a good idea to hire an all-purpose vehicle like an MPV. It will stand you in good stead both on the highways and once you enter the more desolate tourist regions between the main cities, particularly on more rudimentary farm roads.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in Tennessee?

There are some particular driving laws to take into consideration with car rental in Tennessee. Front occupants must wear seat belts at all times, but they are not compulsory for backseat passengers unless they are younger than 17. Children under one year of age must be placed in a forward-facing car seat, and children under eight years old must use a booster seat. No mobile phone use is allowed unless it is completely hands-free. You’ll be pleased to know that speed trap radar detectors are legal in private passenger vehicles. So while your hire car is unlikely to be fitted with one, you won’t have to disable your sat-nav unit alerts for fixed cameras as you would in some European countries. The state takes littering extremely seriously, so don’t think for a moment that you can even inadvertently toss something small out of the window. You should also check the website of the Tennessee traffic authorities for the latest law updates.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Tennessee?

Cheap car rental in Tennessee doesn’t require you to present a lot of documentation. Due to a UK-US agreement, all you’ll need to hire a car in Tennessee is your full driving licence, which you must have held for at least a year, and your UK passport or identity document. Different hire car agencies will have different age requirements, so remember to check this. Most will allow you to hire a car from the age of 18, but some require you to be 21 in the US.

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Opel Corsa

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£24/day

31 Aug - 29 Sep

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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£25/day

10 Sep - 10 Sep

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Hyundai i10

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£26/day

23 Sep - 5 Oct

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£26/day

23 Sep - 5 Oct

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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£26/day

27 Sep - 23 Oct

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£27/day

31 Aug - 29 Sep

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Citroen C4 Picasso

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£27/day

31 Aug - 29 Sep

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Hyundai i30

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£27/day

15 Oct - 4 Nov

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Kia Cee'd

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£28/day

31 Aug - 29 Sep

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Car hire insight and trends in Tennessee

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Tennessee

What is the best car hire company in Tennessee?

With an average review score of 8.3/10 from 175 reviewers, Alamo is rated the best car hire company in Tennessee by our users. Alamo has 4 locations in Tennessee including the popular city of Nashville.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Tennessee?

SUV cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting Tennessee. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of £64 per day. While 34% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

Tennessee car hire deals found on momondo

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	Small cars	£42 - £54
	All Car Types	£53 - £71

The average price of a small car hire in Tennessee is £46. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Tennessee is in February. The price is 11% lower than the rest of the year at just £42 per day. A small car rental is typically 26% less expensive than the average rental car in Tennessee. The average price of a car hire in Tennessee can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Tennessee small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Tennessee is £59. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Tennessee is in February. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just £48 per day. A medium car rental is typically 5% less expensive than the average rental car in Tennessee. The average price of a car hire in Tennessee can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Tennessee medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Tennessee is £67. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Tennessee is in January. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just £56 per day. A large car rental is typically 6% more expensive than the average rental car in Tennessee. The average price of a car hire in Tennessee can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Tennessee large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Tennessee is £61. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Tennessee is in September. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £46 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% less expensive than the average rental car in Tennessee. The average price of a car hire in Tennessee can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Tennessee SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Tennessee is £88. The cheapest time to hire a van in Tennessee is in January. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just £65 per day. A van rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in Tennessee. The average price of a car hire in Tennessee can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Tennessee van hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in Tennessee is £69. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Tennessee is in February. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just £46 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in Tennessee. The average price of a car hire in Tennessee can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Tennessee is £72. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Tennessee is in October. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just £47 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 13% more expensive than the average rental car in Tennessee. The average price of a car hire in Tennessee can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Tennessee luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in Tennessee is £94. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Tennessee is in January. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just £73 per day. A convertible rental is typically 34% more expensive than the average rental car in Tennessee. The average price of a car hire in Tennessee can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Opel Corsa

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£24/day

31 Aug - 29 Sep

See offer

Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£25/day

10 Sep - 10 Sep

See offer

Hyundai i10

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£26/day

23 Sep - 5 Oct

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Tennessee car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Tennessee

Alamo

8.3

Very Good

105 reviews•4 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2024

Mr. Phil was very friendly, helpful, courteous, and professional. 10/10!

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Excellent service, free upgrade of vehicle and good quality of car provided

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Associate at the counter went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience and a car that would assist my wife(who was on crutches) an ease of use getting in and out Thank you!

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

everything was great, no issues

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Would not let me cancel my rental at all!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Great car…personnel both in pick up and drop off excellent

1 out of 35

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

158 reviews•42 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Timely pick up, nice staff, nice car

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Great job!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Great customer service!

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

The staff were very friendly and professional. The vehicle was clean and ready to go when I arrived.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

The customer service was amazing! I worked with two different young ladies and they both were very professional and helpful! I had such a great experience!

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

They have crazy policies in place about payment that made this extremely difficult also, they were rude.

1 out of 53

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Tennessee

Budget

6.8

Okay

218 reviews•20 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2024

Booked a reservation for a car, when we got there they had none

6.0

Okay|Sept 2023

There was no available car to rent when I arrived at the reserved time. I had reserved my car about 2 weeks in advance. Instead I had to rent a mini van, which was not of my choosing.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

First, they took money from my account, then they returned it to me, and then they took it from me again.

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Enjoyed most of the process but getting/walking to get/drop off car is extremely difficult for people like me with a walking disability. And not pleased with the added charges to my rental at the drop-off

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I was among many who had a reservation, but no car available. The staff was very friendly and tried to help. They did after some time come up with a smaller car, but they could not take my company card as it did not have my name but the company name. I have since opened a company account.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Easy to pickup and easy drop off

1 out of 73

Budget Locations in Tennessee

Avis

6.5

Okay

128 reviews•21 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

The Van was DIRTY. I had to buy cleaning products to clean the VAN.. Seats was dirty and stains. I had to cover the seats with sheets. Lights on dash board went out. No Radio, couldn't charge our phone. The Van was Terrible. It was Terrible, Terrible.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

The car was gross. The only clean part of the car were the mats. The windshield was dirty. Driver side door was greasy. Windshield fluid was empty. Unexpected bad car from Avis.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Drove two hours to get there and the vehicle I reserved was unavailable with no other option. Rude customer service at front seat. I will never use Avis again

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2023

Renting was ok but dislike the fact of getting into a brand new ride and it was dirty with dog hairs dash not clean I belive they should have cleaned that Mazda cx5 before

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Avis is terrible! Would not recommend. They cancelled my reservation 3 days before pick up! I had reserved a car in March and cancelled in June. Staff left and voicemail then wouldn’t answer the phone. Finally got ahold of someone and they were extremely unhelpful! Would not recommend!!

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Closed early on a Saturday and offered no help with reservation. Not even suggestion of other location or number to call.

1 out of 43

Avis Locations in Tennessee

Dollar

6.3

Okay

101 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

There wasn’t even a car available for me when I was there and ended up being stranded because I was not a priority even with a reservation. I will never use them or their business again. And if they are in business with Kayak, maybe not Kayak either.

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2023

Spent a lot of time at the counter as they only had one person working the counter and several people in line.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

On a holiday weekend there was ONE person working the counter for Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz. There were over 60 people in line and we stood there for over an hour. That’s absolutely ridiculous. I would have gladly paid more money to a different company that was able to get people in and out in under 10 minutes. Won’t use them again!

2.0

Poor|May 2023

NEVER rent from Dollar, the orphan child of Hertz. Expect 0 customer service and runaround’s that will waste your time. WHAT YOU SEE IS NOT WHAT YOU WILL PAY. A quoted $350 one way from BNA to RDU went horribly wrong upon return. An older Kia Minivan ended up running me $850 for a 36 hour rental because I returned 4 hours late, despite calling Dollar (waiting 1 hour on hold), and being told the extra charges would amount to $31.50. Agent upon return said if I had a dispute to go to the Hertz counter, Hertz employee just checked my rental out on the computer and handed me the bill, not at all willing or able to hear that there was a discrepancy between being quoted $31.50 extra vs the nearly $400 extra I have paid. As someone loyal to National, I’m not making this same mistake again and advise everyone to avoid Dollar- possibly even Hertz too unless you’re a premium member.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I had an SUV prepaid and reserved for a 10 AM pickup. When I got to the booth, I was told that there was a 90 minute to 2 hour delay. I waited over an hour then agreed to take a smaller car. I was told that there was no way to know when I could get the SUV I had paid for. There were 2 other people in front of me still waiting on SUV's. Then when I returned the car at 6 AM, they were not open. I had to drop it and hope it was still there and in good shape when they finally opened. DO NOT USE DOLLAR

6.0

Okay|May 2023

Buick Encore has a very awkward USB charging port with no charging pad as an option. Rental return was not good—Nashville Int charged for an additional four hours though it was returned on time, and fuel refill when it was returned full. Disappointed.

1 out of 34

Thrifty

6.1

Okay

125 reviews•7 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

First, I paid for the car via Kayak. When I showed up to pick it up, I was told that third parties like Kayak had overbooked and there were no cars available. This left a lot of people stranded at the airport scrambling to try and find a car with another service. I would not suggest anyone use this if you want something guaranteed when you pay for it.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They don't honor same day reservations. So I make a reservation with Kayak, only to get to the Thrifty counter and find out they wouldn't honor it. I had to go to Alamo and ended paying $170 more than I was quoted for Thrifty. Poor experience.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

No cars available on pickup time, and no suitable place to wait for it

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They did not have a vehicle, did not hold my reservation.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Booked a car and they were out of stock once we arrived

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

When I arrived I was told that they do not honor same-day reservations. That they had cars available but I wasn't allowed to rent one because I had reserved that day. This is probably the dumbest policy I've ever heard of in my entire life and I'll never rent from a single thrifty again because of that.

1 out of 42

Hertz

5.8

Fair

404 reviews•32 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Good Just was not happy being charged 42 dollars for 4 gallons of gas

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

There was no cars

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

The suv I rented was very dirty on the inside!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Hours posted on website and when you call the corporate offices were incorrect so I had to pick up my car a day late. There was then no compensation for this missed day and they wouldn’t even allow me to then drop it off a day late in return. The pick up process was so slow (I was there for almost and hour) and none of the employees seemed to care about the efficiency while three of us were waiting.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

They are great period!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I thought i was booking a car from BNA and when I got to the airport terminal they told me that it was at the Briley parkway location.

1 out of 135

Hertz Locations in Tennessee

Advantage

1 location

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Car hire in Tennessee

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Tennessee so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Tennessee?

Consider hiring a car in Tennessee for 3 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the region. The average daily hire cost for 3 days is £43. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of £275 and £78, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long 3 car hire will cost £1,333 in total on average.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Tennessee?

Prices for cars in Tennessee were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Tennessee?

As of July 2024, there are 130 operators available to choose from for cars in Tennessee.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Tennessee?

Among different countries, including Tennessee, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Tennessee?

To rent a car in Tennessee, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Tennessee?

You should use momondo to book a car hire in Tennessee because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Tennessee?

momondo makes it easier for you to find great car hire in Tennessee, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.