Car Rental at Memphis International Airport

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Memphis International Airport, Memphis, USA - Tennessee
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$54.22 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$54.71 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$58.23 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$60.22 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$64.81 per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$76.61 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$82.08 per day
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$89.37 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:03 AM on 11/5/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$68 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$0.83 per liter or $3.14 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.72 per liter or $2.73 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.97 per liter or $3.67 per gallon
Memphis International Airport

Airport travel guide

Home of both Elvis and the Blues, Memphis remains one of the musical and cultural hubs of the American South. On top of that, the city also boasts some quality museums and other notable landmarks. Here are three ideas for your trip here:

  • Beale Street. Memphis is not just the birthplace of the Blues, it is also where the timeless genre is alive and well. The best place to explore this centrally important side of the city is Beale Street — it has plenty of bars and venues known for their live performances and atmosphere. Other music-related landmarks of Memphis include the Memphis Rock n’ Soul Museum and Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
  • Graceland. Speaking of music, no trip to the city is complete without visiting the home of the King of Rock and Roll. The giant mansion was bought by Elvis in 1957 and is his final resting place. Visitors can see a collection of his luxury cars and stage costumes. Graceland is some 8 miles (13 km) south of downtown but can be easily reached by car. 
  • Pink Palace Museum. A science and history center, the Pink Palace is another popular landmark of Memphis. Located in a historical building made from the distinctively pinkish Georgian marble, it has a truly eclectic set of exhibitions that also include an IMAX and a planetarium. As with Graceland, the Pink Palace is not downtown – located some 7 miles (12 km) to the east, it can be reached by car in 20 minutes.

Top international routes

  • Toronto-Pearson

Main airlines

Delta carries the most passengers to and from the airport with Hartsfield-Jackson Atalanta International Airport, its main hub, the primary destination (though most passengers connect to flights to other destinations from there). The low-cost airline Southwest is the next largest airline at the airport with destinations including Baltimore, Chicago-Midway, Dallas-Love Field, Houston-Hobby, and Orlando.

American Airlines (including its regional brand, American Eagle) provides connections to many cities on the east coast and in the midwest. Finally, the low-cost Allegiant Air serves many vacation destinations in Florida, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Air Canada provides the airports only international flights which are to and from Toronto.

Terminals

MEM has only one terminal; however, that terminal has three concourses. Currently, all operations are out of Concourses A and C as Concourse B is under reconstruction. In 2021, it is planned that Concourse B will handle all flights and that A and C will be closed.

Location

Memphis International Airport is located roughly 10 miles southeast of downtown Memphis, a drive that only takes around 15 minutes. Graceland, a top tourist attraction in the city, is just a five-minute drive away from the airport. And if continuing an Elvis-themed tour, one can take I-22 down to reach Tupelo, Elvis’ birthplace, in just an hour and a half.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Convertibles - from $103 per day
  • Large cars - from $54 per day
  • Medium cars - from $56 per day
  • Vans - from $82 per day
  • Premium cars - from $77 per day
  • Small cars - from $55 per day
  • SUVs - from $61 per day

Car rental desks

All of the rental companies serving MEM are have desks in the Ground Transportation Center. To reach the center, proceed to the lower level (below the level with baggage claim) of the B terminal and follow the signs. The center is just a short walk from the terminal and moving walkways are there to make the walk quicker and easier. The rental car desks are located on two levels.

All of the rental companies offer after-hours service. When returning the car, you need to park in the rental car company’s return area and drop the keys in their box in the return area. National’s box is located on level 1 while Thrifty and Dollar’s are located on Level 2.

Services and facilities

As the airport is currently under reconstruction, some of its services and facilities have been affected. When it comes to dining options, the situation has been made more bearable by Lenny’s Subs moving to, along with the opening of an Italian restaurant in, Concourse A. A Blue Moon bar opening in Concourse C also helped provide another option in that concourse.

If you need assistance at the airport, you can look for the Blue Suede volunteers. They wear navy blue vests and carry clipboards. They can help you to find anything you need at the airport.

ATMs can be found near the ticketing area and in the connector with Concourse A. If you only have cahs but need to purchase something with a credit card, such as extra baggage allowance, the airport offers a service with which you can obtain a prepaid credit card in exchange for the cash. The ReadyCard kiosks can be found in the connectors between A/B and B/C Concourses.

There is only one lounge in the airport, a Delta Sky Club which can be found between the B and C Concourses. While there are no hotels at the airport, or even immediately next to it, a cluster of them can be found around the intersection of I240 and I-55 which is near Graceland.

Nearest gas station

There are two gas stations on the way to the airport after exiting I-240, but to reach either, you must exit Plough Road (the direct route to the airport) onto Airways Blvd. The first station, n Exxon station, while nicer, has prices that are much higher than is typical for the area. The second station, a Mapco station, is located right next to the airport and has prices that are lower than almost all other stations in the area.
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Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 8.2
  • Check-in and departures 9.1
  • Terminal facilities 7.0
  • Wi-Fi 7.6
  • Restaurants and car rental services 5.8
  • Lounge 5.8

Memphis International Airport (MEM)

  • IATA: MEM
  • ICAO: KMEM
  • Name: Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Memphis International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Memphis International Airport 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 at Memphis International Airport
$50.81
January
$110.35
February
$61.39
March
$54.24
April
$42.39
May
$51.65
June
$57.13
July
$58.19
August
$39.77
September
$53.66
October
$58.57
November
$47.01
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Memphis International Airport is September — when rental costs average $39.77 per day. This is 30% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $110.35 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Memphis International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 8 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Memphis International Airport
3
January
3
February
4
March
4
April
8
May
6
June
5
July
7
August
6
September
6
October
2
November
5
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Memphis International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Memphis International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Memphis International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
18%
January
18%
February
55%
March
18%
April
203%
May
148%
June
185%
July
18%
August
240%
September
92%
October
37%
November
166%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Vans, Medium cars
Lowest price $54 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Thrifty Honda Accord 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs
Alamo Toyota Corolla 2 2 Large cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Chrysler Pacifica 4 4 Vans
Alamo Ford F-150 4 4 Premium cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
6.7 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$67.53
Lowest daily price
$54.22
Total cars available
380

Top 7 suppliers at Memphis International Airport in 2024

Alamo
Very good 8 / 3 reviews
8443709801
2495 WINCHESTER RD,
$55 - $151
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 00:30
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:59
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.8 / 2 reviews
+18772830898
2491 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116, USA
$54 - $118
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 20:00
Tue:07:00 - 20:00
Wed:07:00 - 20:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:07:00 - 20:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Good 7.8 / 0 reviews
+18338982149
2495 WINCHESTER RD, MEMPHIS, 38116
$57 - $163
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 00:30
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:59
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.7 / 0 reviews
+19013455680
2495 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
$57 - $163
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
Tue:07:00 - 23:00
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:00
Avis
Avis
Good 7.7 / 0 reviews
+19013452847
Memphis Airport, 2491 Winchester Rd - Ste 104, Memphis, TN, 38116, United States
$57 - $163
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 01:30
Tue:06:00 - 01:30
Wed:06:00 - 01:30
Thu:06:00 - 01:30
Fri:06:00 - 01:30
Sat:06:00 - 01:30
Sun:06:00 - 01:30
National
National
Good 7.6 / 0 reviews
+18443709812
Ground Transportation Center Memphis, TN 38116
$58 - $165
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 01:30
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:59
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
Dollar
Satisfactory 6.7 / 8 reviews
8664342226
2491 Winchester Road
$55 - $116
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 20:00
Tue:07:00 - 20:00
Wed:07:00 - 20:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 22:00
Sun:07:00 - 20:00
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