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Everything we know about renting a car in Knoxville and driving East Tennessee — the airport, the Smokies, trucks, monthly bookings and the awkward situations in between.
We hand people the keys in Knoxville every week, and the same questions come up every time — do I need a car in Gatlinburg, what fits in the truck, will my insurance cover this, how early should I book for a football Saturday. These are the long answers, written by the person who actually maintains the cars.
Everything about landing at McGhee Tyson and getting on the road without a counter queue.
Land, get your keys, go. How airport delivery works at Knoxville's airport, what a counter rental actually costs once the fees land, and how early to book.
Read the guide → Service AreaTwo different questions with two different answers. The honest version of both, including the airport, the suburbs and whether you can take the car out of state.
Read the guide →The drive most of our guests are actually here for.
There's no airport in Gatlinburg. Drive times, whether the trolleys are enough, the park's $5 parking tag, and why Cades Cove is closed to cars on Wednesdays.
Read the guide → Smoky Mountains GuideSUV or hybrid? An honest answer about Newfound Gap, Cades Cove and the mountain roads — including the one season where the answer changes.
Read the guide →For the load that doesn't fit in a car.
When you need a car for weeks, not a weekend.
For travel nurses, Oak Ridge contractors, relocations and anyone between cars. Why per-day pricing drops, what to settle about mileage first, and how extensions work.
Read the guide → Replacement RentalsThe one thing that catches people out: insurers direct-bill the big chains, so expect reimbursement instead. What to get in writing before you book anything.
Read the guide → UT KnoxvilleMove-in day, visiting parents, graduation, and the six Saturdays a year when 101,000 people arrive at once. Where to park and when to book.
Read the guide →The mechanics, and the honest comparison.
Is it cheaper than Enterprise? Sometimes. Here's where the difference really shows up, how to tell a good host from a risky one, and where we fit.
Read the guide → Reviews32 trips, 29 ratings, five stars on every one. The actual reviews word for word, with names and dates, and where to verify each of them.
Read the guide →If it isn't answered above, ask. Call or text (865) 309-4897, or see the fleet and how booking works.