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Cheap Car Hire in Knoxville

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Cheapflights insights for Knoxville car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Knoxville?

Book your car hire in Knoxville 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $89/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 36% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in Knoxville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Knoxville is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 40 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.2/10 with 69 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Knoxville?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Knoxville is February, when you can expect to pay $81/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Knoxville is June ($114/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$91

February

$81

March

$92

April

$103

May

$106

June

$114

July

$114

August

$100

September

$97

October

$106

November

$103

December

$101

What car do most people hire in Knoxville?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Knoxville. Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Knoxville?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Knoxville at 5.

Top hire agencies in Knoxville

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Knoxville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car hire companies in Knoxville. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Knoxville, including Budget, Hertz and National. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Budget

6.3
Okay
40 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Hertz

6.2
Okay
69 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
22 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.5

Avis

6.0
Okay
16 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Knoxville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Knoxville for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks in Knoxville. They can have you in a hire car for about $591 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Knoxville?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Knoxville it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Car hires by fuel type in Knoxville

Browse car hires by fuel type in Knoxville. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Knoxville. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Knoxville. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($64+).

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Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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