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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 2 January 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R984

Cheapest price per day

R818

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 2 January 2025.

January

R921

February

R939

March

R1 090

April

R1 146

May

R1 165

June

R1 240

July

R1 278

August

R1 109

September

R1 146

October

R1 240

November

R1 090

December

R977

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

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 2 January 2025.

Small cars

R931 - R4 863

All Car Types

R750 - R3 616

To hire a small car in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of R1 037/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Tennessee (~R931/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R4 863/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.

To hire a medium car in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of R1 307/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Tennessee (~R657/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 291/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.

To hire a large car in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of R811/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Tennessee (~R1 039/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 607/day). In fact, March is about 28% 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 42% 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 hire a SUV in Tennessee, you would pay an average price of R1 056/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Tennessee (~R692/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R4 049/day). In fact, February is about 35% 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 24% 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

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 2 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
146 reviews43 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,7

Budget

6,8
Okay
217 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Avis

6,5
Okay
131 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,3

Hertz

5,8
Fair
399 reviews33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,9

Thrifty

5,7
Fair
107 reviews9 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
93 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Dollar

6,1
Okay
97 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,2

Advantage

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tennessee, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Tennessee?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R984/day when booking a car hire in Tennessee. The absolute best deal a user found was for R783/day from Budget, booked on Dec. 29.

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (9,2 rating), Alamo (8,4 rating) and National (8,1 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 R16,92/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R761 and R1 100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Tennessee. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R6 773 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 R29 028, with the average price for a rental being around R968 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 22% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Tennessee.

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