The best part of renting from a local host isn't just skipping the counter — it's that the car can come to you. Whether you're flying into Knoxville, checking into a downtown hotel, or settling into a cabin up in the mountains, Cruise Knoxville Car Rentals can deliver a clean, ready-to-drive vehicle right where you need it.
Here's exactly how our delivery works, where we go, and how to set it up when you book.
Delivery to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Landing at McGhee Tyson (TYS)? Instead of waiting in a rental line after a long flight, your car can be staged and ready near the airport the moment you're off the plane. You handle a quick Turo ID check, grab the keys, and drive — no shuttle to an off-site lot, no upsells, no counter. For the full airport rundown, see our guide on renting at McGhee Tyson without the counter.
Delivery to Knoxville hotels & downtown
In town for business, a UT game, or a weekend? We deliver across Knoxville — your hotel, an Airbnb, or wherever you're staying. It's the easy button when you don't want to coordinate a pickup: the car's just there when you need it.
Delivery to the Smoky Mountains — Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville
Renting a cabin for the week? We deliver into the Smokies too. Have the car dropped at your rental so you've got wheels for Cades Cove, the Parkway, and every ice-cream-and-pancakes stop in between. If you're still deciding what to drive up there, our guide on the best car for a Smoky Mountains trip breaks it down.
🔑 Contactless option: many of our handoffs use a keyless lockbox — after your ID and insurance check, you grab the keys on your own schedule. Prefer a face-to-face meet? That works too.
What does delivery cost?
Delivery pricing is based on distance and is shown right here at checkout — no guessing, no surprise line items. Airport and nearby-hotel drops are the most affordable; farther cabin deliveries into the mountains cost a little more for the drive. You'll always see the exact number before you confirm.
How to book delivery in a couple minutes
1. Pick your car and dates
Open the fleet, choose your vehicle, and set your trip start and end.
2. Add your delivery address
At checkout, enter where you want the car — the airport, your hotel, or your cabin. You'll see delivery availability and cost for that spot.
3. Confirm and go
Book online and we'll have the car ready at your location. First time renting from us? Our how it works page walks through the whole thing.
Tips for a smooth delivery
- Share your flight or check-in time. A quick message helps us time the drop so the car's ready exactly when you are.
- Double-check the address. Cabin and resort addresses can be tricky in the mountains — confirm the exact spot and any gate codes.
- Book delivery early for peak weekends. Summer and leaf season fill up; reserving ahead locks in both the car and the delivery slot.
- Ask about return delivery. In many cases we can grab the car at the end of your trip, too.
Ready to have it waiting for you?
Tell us where you're headed and we'll get a car there. Browse the fleet or reach out with your dates and delivery spot, and we'll sort the rest.