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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 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 RM 4.03/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 181 and RM 261 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Tennessee for a week from Dollar?

Hiring a car in Tennessee for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 1,176/week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Tennessee for the best price?

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 32% on a hire car in Tennessee. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

Can I rent a car for a month in Tennessee?

Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Tennessee.

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Tennessee car rentals in 2024

Most common car type	Full-size

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Tennessee?

January

RM 223

February

RM 223

March

RM 259

April

RM 272

May

RM 277

June

RM 294

July

RM 303

August

RM 263

September

RM 272

October

RM 294

November

RM 263

December

RM 254

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Tennessee

	Small cars	RM 226 - RM 515
	All Car Types	RM 179 - RM 365

To rent a small car in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of RM 150/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Tennessee (~RM 226/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 515/day). In fact, November is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Tennessee. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Tennessee, renting a small car saves you 15% 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.

To rent a medium car in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of RM 115/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Tennessee (~RM 167/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 303/day). In fact, November is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Tennessee. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Tennessee, renting a medium car saves you 35% 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.

Top rental agencies in Tennessee

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

124 reviews•29 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Tennessee

Budget

6.8

Okay

209 reviews•14 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2023

I have no bad things to say if you need to rent a car the best place is budget in West Knoxville TN

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

The attendant, at drop-off, was extremely helpful and pleasant. Very professional‼️

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

They did not honor the reservation

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

The guys at the desk helped us get the car that would best fit our needs. They were kind and helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

We had a great experience. The car was ready when we got there. Pick and drop off we’re very easy.

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

Kayak saved us $600 on what would have been a $1000 rental but cost just $400.

1 out of 70

Budget Locations in Tennessee

Avis

6.5

Okay

121 reviews•15 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

I reserved the car for tonight but when I arrived they had none left and said I would need to wait until tomorrow. I did not take a car and instead went direct with an alternative vendor

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Ced, the owner and manager of the downtown location, called the day before to confirm the reservation. When he did, he noted that my reservation was needed at the airport, instead of his location. He then confirmed that the airport location would have a car and took care of everything, despite it not being a direct benefit to him. This is outstanding customer service, and a shining example of someone that takes pride in his work. Thank you!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Maintennce was not reset in Display

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Called 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

Poor|Jul 2023

Two issues - significant unexpected fees not disclosed at time of reservation; and, the car was not available a few hours earlier than reserved.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

The gentlemen at the counter were kind and helpful.

1 out of 41

Avis Locations in Tennessee

Hertz

5.7

Fair

390 reviews•22 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

This was a great price for rental car required after personal car totaled in MVA. However, the experience with local Hertz rental company was horrible. The rental was prepaid through the website. When we arrived to pickup the vehicle (within the "grace period") we were told it was no longer available and they did not have any other cars available to replace it with. We asked why they gave away our prepaid reservation, even though we could see the acutal vehicle we booked still sitting on the lot. There was no reasonable or rational response given. Customer service was abysmal to the point that the agent told us to get out of her face and leave the building because she had nothing else to do for us. I asked for a refund. Response was you have to call the 800 number. I had no success in getting ahold of the right person on the 800 number that had the authority to authorize the refund. I absolutely would not recommend renting from this particular Hertz location on Getwell Ave in Memphis, TN. Worst service & experience ever! Still trying to get our money back. Stay away from this location.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Was told the truck sat 7 only sat 6

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

It was very easy to pick up and drop off our car. Staff was very friendly. Will rent through Hertz in the future

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

Arrived at the airport at 8pm. There wasn’t anyone manning the rental desk there. Proceeded to the rental garage where the only people working were in the Gold Club Kiosk. When we entered nobody greeted us and after a few minutes when I spoke up first thing asked was “Are you a Gold member?” Then when I shared I wasn’t they ignored me for another few minutes. Finally another Hertz employee stepped up and assisted us. He was very courteous, professional and apologetic about the delay. So overall a mixed bag.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Car was not available…they told me to not trust 3rd party sites

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Was not able to get the vehicle I requested. It wasn't aware that I need a major credit card

1 out of 130

Hertz Locations in Tennessee

Thrifty

5.7

Fair

110 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2024

Thrifty sent a text 30 min ahead offering me to skip the counter by choosing my car. I got “car unavailable - refresh in 15 min”. I did. No car. Again. No car. Went to the place anyway, it got worse. Person at counter said “We don’t have any cars for one-way. I’ll have to call a manager for approval and I’ll call you when we have one. At least 30 minutes.” I never got a call. Never got a car. Since I used Expedia, she said she couldn’t cancel. Since it was after the reservation time, Expedia said (on an app) canceling was not available and no refund.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2024

Not the car I reserved.

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

A little odd that I received a four-door pickup truck when I thought I would receive a compact, but everything else is fine.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They did not have a car available when I got there. I had gotten dropped off & had to WALK once turned away. Plus the lady would not speak loud enough for me to hear what she was saying thru the mask. Why have ppl book when you don’t have cars to rent?

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Couldn’t have been worse. Vehicle wasn’t available until 8PM, despite being confirmed for 9AM. Rep at counter was very rude and unhelpful/unapologetic. Thrifty sucks, don’t use them. Stick with a real rental company, enterprise, hertz, Avis.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

A joke, don’t bother it’s Thrifty. Book a reservations. Had confirmation and they still gave my car away because our pick up was delayed due to flight delay coming it. Pathetic

1 out of 37

Alamo

8.4

Very Good

97 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Our rental experience was a complete nightmare when it came to getting the rental its self. The first time we showed up we had called ahead to make sure that paying in cash was not gonna be an issue but apparently with that singular location, Our rental experience was a complete nightmare when it came to getting the rental it’s self. The first time we showed up we had called ahead to make sure that paying in cash was not gonna be an issue but apparently with that singular location it is an issue and it requires to have an open credit card and not cash only unless you have two airline tickets now this became a huge problem because I did not have this prepared on hand. I had called prior and check the website to make sure that this wasn’t gonna be an issue and yet it was. The ladies then invited me to go to the other site down the street they couldn’t call for whatever reason to assist me but they suggested we go down there and we go down there. They do not have anything or do they have any suggestions for anything else in this whole beginning of my experience with renting a car through Alamo was absolutely garbage. The ladies laughed because this was a regular issue , which didn’t really help anything at all in the car itself was great. It was literally just the customer service experience when I did call the customer service line to get assistance. I was told multiple times have the policy worked and then when I finally asked the gentleman if he was going to assist me after I was told that he was going to be able to help with the cash/card problem. He’s straight up told me no he wasn’t going to help me and hung up the phone. The rental it’s self was great but we had to air up tires shortly after leaving.

6.8

Okay|Oct 2020

First of all my sister had rented the car and I was the driver unable to pick up vehicle and Tony was no help and very rude. 2nd the next rear tire kept going low and we had to stop frequently to our air in the tire. We called a lost the tire issue and was told we needed to take it to Firestone and have the tire fixed or have them change the spare. There was no sense in Alamo sending someone out for just a tire. Well if that tire had blown out you would of been doing more than just a tire. I don’t feel it’s my job to fix the tire on a rental care but then again pick was terrible so why would I think custom service would be any better. Do not rent from Alamo ever

1 out of 33

Dollar

6.1

Okay

98 reviews•5 locations

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Advantage

1 location

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Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Tennessee?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 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 RM 4.03/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 181 and RM 261 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Tennessee for a week from Dollar?
Hiring a car in Tennessee for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 1,176/week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Tennessee for the best price?
Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 32% on a hire car in Tennessee. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.
Can I rent a car for a month in Tennessee?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Tennessee.

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Tennessee car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Tennessee. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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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 20 November 2024.

Compare available car types for rental in Tennessee

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 20 November 2024.

Top rental agencies in Tennessee

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Tennessee known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Tennessee. Reviews were last updated on 20 November 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Tennessee, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 November 2024.

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