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Knoxville Car Rental & Nearby Locations

  • Address:

    5535 Clinton Hwy

    Phone:

    (1) 865-281-8880

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    8014 Kingston Pike

    Phone:

    (1) 865-531-2198

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Mon - Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    4742 Centerline Drive

    Phone:

    (1) 865-544-4335

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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Rent a Car in Knoxville, Tennessee

Don’t fall for Knoxville’s outdated nickname, the “scruffy city” is both beautiful and interesting. Rent a car in Knoxville and take a drive in the stunning Smoky Mountains, visit the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, or head to the Sunsphere for spectacular 360 degree views of the city.

Home to the 1982 World’s Fair, the University of Tennessee, and many historic Civil War sites, Knoxville is ideal for any type of traveler. Whether you bring your family, your coworkers, or travel alone, you’ll definitely want to rent a car in Knoxville so you don’t miss a thing.

Depending where your trip takes you, you can also enjoy the convenience of dropping off your car rental at another nearby Budget location, including our McGhee Tyson Airport rental location. Simply designate your desired pickup and drop-off location when making your reservation- see form above!

 

Knoxville, TN Travel Tips

1. If you experience rain or snow during your visit, remember to give yourself extra time to stop, increase following distance, and pull over if conditions prevent adequate visibility.

2. Many popular downtown garages offer free parking on the weekends, making it even easier to take advantage of a car rental in Knoxville.

 

Popular Cars

Rent a car in Knoxville and take the family to the zoo, or crank up the country music and drive less than 40 miles to visit Dollywood!

  • Economy Cars: An economy car rental is a cheap car rental option in Knoxville for a weekend getaway and memorable dinner at Club LeConte.  

  • Full-Size Cars: Grab a group of friends and head to a live music performance in a comfortable full-size sedan. Try the Tennessee Theater, Bijou Theater, or the Mill & Mine.

  • Midsize SUVs:  See famous sights in Eastern Tennessee, like the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a spacious midsize SUV rental.

Fill out the reservation form to see all available car rentals in Knoxville, TN. Remember that specific models are not guaranteed, as they vary by location. Available models may include sedans, vans, SUVs, pickup trucks, and luxury cars.

Knoxville, TN Tourist Attractions

Navitat Knoxville

This zipline adventure park in the treetops offers a variety of “adventure trails” for different skill levels. Hop in your car rental and head to Navitat Knoxville to get inspired and educated while trying ziplines, elevated tunnels and bridges, rolling barrels, climbing nets, balancing challenges, and more. 

Civil War Driving Tour

The Divided Loyalties Civil War Tour of Knoxville is a self-guided tour of 15 historic stops, including significant cemeteries, forts, homes, and museums, as well as Market Square. With an economy or luxury car rental in Knoxville, and a brochure from the Knoxville Visitor’s Center, you can see everything.