Car Rental in Tennessee
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Cheapest car rental rates
Nashville International Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$44.48 per day
Nashville International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$47.12 per day
Franklin Northeast
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$50.57 per day
Franklin Northeast
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
$51.77 per day
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Tri Cities Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
$78.33 per day
Tri Cities Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
$91.97 per day
Chattanooga Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or similar
$97.90 per day
Nashville International Airport
Special
Extraordinary (BMW 5 Series) or similar
$167.65 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:34 PM on 5/21/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$79 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
56 - 112 km/h or 35 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.93 per liter or $3.52 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.74 per liter or $2.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.15 per gallon
One-way car rentals in Tennessee
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Tennessee and drop off in another country:
- From Tennessee to Louisiana - 22 offers from $117.72 per day
- From Tennessee to Florida - 17 offers from $86.26 per day
- From Tennessee to North Carolina - 10 offers from $119.24 per day
The 5 most popular cities in Tennessee
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tennessee?
The cost of renting a car in Tennessee varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Tennessee
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Tennessee is January — when rental costs average $41.27 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $65.99 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the average rental length in Tennessee?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in August — an average of 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Tennessee
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Tennessee?
Based on how many customers search for a car in Tennessee, the most popular month is December, while the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Tennessee by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 44 |
| Airport locations | 5 |
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Premium cars |
| Lowest price | $44 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$78.72
Lowest daily price
$44.48
Total cars available
1262
Top 13 suppliers in Tennessee in 2025
Alamo
5 locations
$73 - $346
SIXT
1 location
$121 - $456
Thrifty
11 locations
$44 - $96
Payless
3 locations
$44 - $96
Enterprise
5 locations
$74 - $348
Budget
27 locations
$50 - $382
Hertz
14 locations
$50 - $382
National
5 locations
$74 - $376
Avis
34 locations
$50 - $241
U-Save
1 location
$50 - $241
Advantage
1 location
$50 - $241
NUCarrentals
1 location
$489 - $617
Dollar
13 locations
$47 - $95
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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