Car hire at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport from $117/day

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

$139/day

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Small

$121/day

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

$139/day

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Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Budget	Full-size	$105/day	$104/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

You should book your car hire in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport around 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport are Budget (7.2, 37 reviews), Hertz (7.1, 34 reviews), and National (9.5, 3 reviews).

National

Rated 9.5/10

Alamo

Rated 9.4/10

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is January at an average cost of $70/day. October is the most expensive month to hire a car in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport when prices are $90/day on average, which tends to be 64% above the yearly average hire price for Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 3 locations in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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Currently, there's no public transit that serves Knoxville McGhee Airport (TYS). Ground transportation available includes charter companies, taxis, ridesharing, and car rentals. Of the four, a car rental at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is a convenient way of getting around Knoxville, TN. The most obvious advantage is that you can move about the city per your schedule. You'll also get to save a lot of money in the long run compared to taking public transit or taxi rides when in town.
Booking a car rental in Knoxville McGhee Airport is quite an easy process as you'll find car rental agencies right at the airport's terminal. The terminal building has two levels, and you'll find rental car counters on the lower level. Once you disembark from your plane, head over to the lower level to collect your luggage, and you'll see various car rental counters across the baggage claim area. We recommend that you pre-book your car reservation to ensure that you get transportation once you arrive at the airport.
To return your Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport car rental, companies often require that you return the vehicle to your car rental pick-up location. You'll approach the airport via the I-40 W and US-129 S if you're coming from downtown. As you enter the airport road, follow the Rental Car Return signs and look out for the dedicated car return lanes. Go to the company counter and drop off your keys and contract to complete the process. Ensure that you have fulfilled your fuel return obligations beforehand.
If you want to avoid the struggle of getting into or out of Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, we advise that you schedule your airport arrival or vehicle drop-off time right. Peak working hours at the airport usually coincide with rush hour traffic on roads leading to the city center. You'll want to avoid morning and afternoon traffic when people are commuting to and from work. Generally, the morning traffic builds up as you head towards the airport, while the afternoon rush hour develops as you head over to downtown.
25% of our users found a car hire at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport for $104 or less
Book your car hire at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Which car rental companies at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport are easiest to use?
You'll find that multiple car rental agencies at the airport offer resources to make the whole rental process seamless. For instance, Alamo lets customers utilize the Accelerated Check-in feature, enabling you to spend minimum time at the car rental counter. With Budget's Fastbreak Membership, you'll skip the long rental counter lines and head over straight to your car. Avis also lets customers skip the long rental counter queues through the Avis Preferred service. Additionally, the companies all facilitate easy drop-off by accepting after-hours returns.
Are there any amenities available at Knoxville McGhee Airport car rental center?
Car rental offices at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport typically offer different amenities. Some resources that you'll find include vending machines for snacks or drinks, beverages, waiting areas, and restrooms. While these resources vary according to the provider, you'll find most of the amenities at the larger national chains that charge higher prices than their smaller counterparts.
What documents will I require to qualify for a car rental in Knoxville McGhee Airport?
You'll be eligible for a car rental at Knoxville McGhee Airport if you're above the age of 21. You must submit a valid driver's license in your name at the time of renting the vehicle. International drivers should carry their foreign driver's license and passports for identification. Note that you'll not require an IDP when renting a car in Tennessee. You must also submit a debit or credit card with your name on it, but make sure that you verify the credit information requirements for the rental company you choose.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport?
On average a car hire at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport costs $105 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

Budget

7.2

Good

Read 37 reviews

Best rated

Cheapest deal

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

7.0

One location in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

from$104/day

Locations in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

2055 Alcoa Highway

+1 865 342 3220

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	08:00 - 23:59
Sunday	08:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, June 2025

Compact

Pick up went fine at Alice — drop off at Bentonville airport went very bad. They didn’t check my vehicle in on time even though staff called me and confirmed they had the keys, and they charged me extra days because of it. Still trying to get it figured out days later.

6.0 Okay

Rick, June 2025

Compact

Counter pick-up time was excessive. Budget needs more than one customer agent manning the counter, especially with 15+ people waiting in line.

10.0 Wonderful

Rohit, Dec 2024

Compact

Lisa and rest of the staff were extraordinarily amazing and understanding. We had to pre-pone our travel and Lisa ensured that we still had the rental without any confusion. Great customer service. Will definitely be back in the future. We need more individuals like Lisa!!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

I needed to make a change and could not get through by phone and I couldn’t make it online either do ti poor internet service.

4.0 Mediocre

Scott, Mar 2024

Pick-up truck

There is a fundamental problem in the car rental industry that makes it impossible for a customer to specify a feature that the vehicle must have to fit their need. If one were to take a road trip with a rental veh, adaptive cruise control is a game changer, not just for convenience, but to minimize the pain of locking my previously injured ankle in one position for hours at a time. Budget's rep tried but failed to find a veh that fit my needs, even though just weeks earlier I had rented two different vehicles from them that did have the feature, so I know they are in the fleet.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Supplier choice

Fast friendly check in and check out. Clean car. Excellent customer service

Hertz

7.1

Good

Read 34 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.1

One location in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

Locations in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

2055 Alcoa Highway

+1 865 342 3232

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, June 2025

Compact

Have car available at time of pick-up

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, July 2024

People mover

Car was dirty. Eaten sunflower seeds, drinks, and trash all in it. Sticky stuff everywhere. Car was NOT full of gas. Started with 50 miles less than I returned it with, AT LEAST. Rip off for sure. Not using Hertz again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

We reserved a premium car. None were available (I understand) and we were given a Ford Ecosport. The smallest of SUV's. When we asked for a rate adjustment, they refused. Also the two drivers side tires were extremely low on pressure and missing valve stem caps. It is extremely difficult to find a source for airing up tires. When we returned to Sarasota, the pickup return location was chaotic. No one present to help, we didn't receive a final receipt, and the service overall was extremely poor. I guess the public are at the rental car companies mercy these days. Very disappointing.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Dec 2021

Was given a "Supplier's Choice" car which meant the smallest, dirtiest car in their inventory. I can only imagine few people want a Ford Fiesta that was not only tiny but also still dirty. Both the mirrors and side windows were obstructed by what looked like water stains and finger prints. My partner and I were too tired and in a hurry to go back and change the vehicle at the time of pickup but should I ever use Hertz in Knoxville again I will be double checking the vehicle quality and size before driving off. Book "Supplier's Choice" at your own risk. The cost was only slightly reduced at the time of booking for the inconvenience that the vehicle provided.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2021

Friendly staff

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2021

The car was ok but was not as clean

National

9.5

Wonderful

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.6

One location in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

Locations in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

2055 Alcoa Hwy

+1 844 868 8508

Monday	08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:59
Thursday	08:00 - 23:59
Friday	08:00 - 23:59
Saturday	08:00 - 23:59
Sunday	08:00 - 23:59

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10.0 Wonderful

David, Oct 2020

Pros:

Easy to pick up the car and to return it before they opened.

10.0 Wonderful

Robert, Sept 2020

Pros:

Becca at the Knoxville Airport was extremely helpful and very professional.

Alamo

9.4

Wonderful

Read 14 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

9.2

One location in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

Locations in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

2055 Alcoa Hwy

+1 844 868 8507

Monday	08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:59
Thursday	08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, June 2024

Pick-up truck

Person at the service desk was awesome!! Very cordial and answered all of our questions

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Pick-up truck

Overall was a very quick and easy process. Due to weather, we had to rent a vehicle last minute. Alamo worked with us and turned an unfortunate circumstance into an east solution.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

Every thing

8.0 Very Good

Paul, Dec 2020

Pros:

Very nice new car. Lady at the drop off was very friendly and pleasant to work with.

Cons:

Windshield was very streaky and not clean inside. Car had damage when I picked it up, nobody was there to report it to. The one way fees are expensive and I didn't see any indication about fees until you are signing up for the rental.

8.0 Very Good

Greg, Aug 2020

Cons:

Car smelled of stale cigarette smoke. Nasty

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

Pros:

Friendly helpful easy good experience.

Cons:

Nothing, good experience, but the bottom line that I rented from Alamo was it was the best price out of all the competition.

Thrifty

9.3

Wonderful

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

9.3

One location in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

Locations in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

2055 Alcoa Hwy

+1 865 342 3250

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

Avis

9.1

Wonderful

Read 8 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.3

One location in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

Locations in Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

2055 Alcoa Highway

+1 865 970 2985

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	08:00 - 23:59
Sunday	08:00 - 23:59