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Popular car types in Knoxville

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Knoxville and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 August 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Knoxville this past week from 18 hire locations out of 5 hire agencies. Prices for a Knoxville small car hire start from $115/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

$115+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$122+

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People mover

People mover

$130+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$187+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$124+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$127+

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Cheapflights insights for Knoxville car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Knoxville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Knoxville, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $97, which is about 48% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Knoxville?

Looking to hire a car in Knoxville? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $30.86/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $35.58/day.

What is the best car rental company in Knoxville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Knoxville is Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 40 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 33 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.7
National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1

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

Planning to hire a car in Knoxville? January is the cheapest month, costing about $92 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $129. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$92

February

$102

March

$112

April

$116

May

$119

June

$129

July

$123

August

$109

September

$106

October

$114

November

$106

December

$112

What car do most people hire in Knoxville?

SUV cars (Ford Explorer, for example) are the most popular in Knoxville. Intermediate (Volkswagen Jetta) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Knoxville.

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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Knoxville at 3.

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Top rental 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 4 August 2026.

Budget

6.4
Okay
40 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Hertz

5.7
Fair
33 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.8

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
15 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.6

Avis

5.6
Fair
19 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Knoxville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 August 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Knoxville for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Knoxville. They can have you in a hire car for about $510 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Knoxville check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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