Sometimes you don't need a car for a day — you need one for a month. Maybe you're a travel nurse on assignment, your own car is in the shop after a wreck, you're relocating to Knoxville and haven't bought yet, or you've got family in town for an extended stay. Whatever the reason, Cruise Knoxville Car Rentals makes long-term rentals easy and affordable.
Here's what to know about renting weekly or monthly in Knoxville.
Who long-term rentals are for
- Travel nurses & contractors. On a 4-, 8-, or 13-week assignment in Knoxville? A monthly rental is far cheaper than the airport counter and simpler than buying.
- Repair & insurance gaps. Car in the body shop after an accident? Bridge the gap without the counter's inflated "rental replacement" rates.
- Relocations. New to town and not ready to buy? Drive a reliable car while you get settled.
- Extended visits & work projects. Family staying a while, or a job that keeps you here for a month or two.
Why monthly is cheaper than daily
We automatically apply weekly and monthly discounts — so the longer you book, the lower your effective daily rate. Combine that with no rental-counter facility fees, concession recovery charges, or "rental replacement" markups, and a month with us usually costs meaningfully less than the same month at a traditional agency.
💰 The fuel-efficient play: for a long rental, gas is a real line item. Our Honda Accord Hybrid (45+ MPG) can save you real money over a full month versus a thirstier car.
What's included
Long-term rentals come with the same clean-car, no-counter experience as everything we do:
- Discounted long-term pricing shown up front at checkout.
- Protection options chosen at checkout, with roadside assistance built in.
- A generous monthly mileage allowance — and if you'll drive a lot, message us and we'll make the plan fit.
- Local support the whole time — you're dealing with a real owner, not a 1-800 number.
How to set up a monthly rental
1. Pick your car and stretch of dates
Choose a vehicle from the fleet and set your start and end dates. The weekly and monthly discount is applied automatically as the trip length grows.
2. Message us for anything over a month
For stays longer than 30 days or back-to-back months, send us a quick message — we'll help structure it so it's smooth and priced right.
3. Book, and we'll get you set
Choose your protection, and pick up locally or ask about delivery. New to the process? See how it works.
Get a quote for your dates
Tell us how long you need a car and we'll point you to the best long-term value. Browse the fleet or reach out with your dates — travel nurses and repeat renters especially, we've got you.