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Top tips for hiring a car at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport
- 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.
- Book your car hire at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport
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.
What is the best car hire company at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport are Alamo (9,0, 57 reviews), Budget (7,4, 57 reviews), and Hertz (7,4, 65 reviews).
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.
Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
9,0
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207 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
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9.1
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9.0
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9.0
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Every thing8,0 Very Good
Dec 2020
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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
Aug 2020
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Car smelled of stale cigarette smoke. Nasty10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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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.5,6 Fair
Aug 2020
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The inside of the windshield very dirtyHertz
7,4
Good
111 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.2
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2,0 Poor
Dec 2021
6,0 Okay
Dec 2021
10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
8,0 Very Good
Dec 2021
2,0 Poor
Dec 2021
10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The drop off staff was extremely friendly and helpful!Cons:
The car was not very clean. It needed to be vacuumed and it had a funny smell. The car also was not the easiest to drive. It seems like their may be some transmission issues with the car I was given.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9,2
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60 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
9.2
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7,2 Good
Jul 2020
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Èverything but pick up was positive. Line to pick up car was long. Waited 45 min to get to the counter. Then had to wait 20 min for the vehicle to be ready.8,0 Very Good
May 2020
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Pick up was good. Drop off no one anywhere so had to leave keys in a box. Would have like a to be checked out and get a receipt.Cons:
The tumbler when you turned the key stuck sometimes so you had to play with it to get it to turn. New Car strange!8,8 Very Good
Oct 2019
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Pick-up took a little longer10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Staff lovely! Car ready, clean, new5,6 Fair
Jan 2019
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Filled up tank prior to drop off, used at most .5 gallons of gasoline and was then charged for 2 gallons despite the “miles remaining” being 40 more than when I picked it up. Also, was told to either pay the deductible for my insurance or purchase $25 waiver not sure if this is a new thing or what.8,8 Very Good
Nov 2018
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Nice car at a reasonable price.Cons:
Staff was a little less than responsive. Sort of “ho hum”. Didn’t explain things very well.Budget
7,4
Good
91 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
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8.1
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7.5
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7.2
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4,0 Mediocre
Mar 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
6,0 Okay
Jan 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
6,0 Okay
May 2021
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Easy pick up and drop offCons:
Our car was supposed to be smoke free and we could tell there was a smoker in it. It was BAD! We are non smokers and it smelled every day of having it. Very disappointing!!!10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Drop off was easy even though it was after hours. Pickup was also easy and very fast.Payless
7,1
Good
68 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
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7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.6
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10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Smooth process. Pickup was simple, the car (a RAV4) was brand new and clean, the drop off was seamless. I can't understand why anybody would go to one of those other pricey car rentals when this one was as perfect as it gets!Cons:
Honestly....nothing could have been improved. I bet I didn't spend more than 5 minutes TOTAL at the rental car counter and that includes pickup and drop off! Price was great, car was great, customer service was great. Seriously...nothing could have been improved.10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Nice car, easy drop off procedure.Cons:
I arrived after 9:00pm because of a late flight which meant the booth was closed but thankfully the lady from Avis in the same booth managed to get me the car I had booked. Otherwise I'd have had to get a taxi and come back in the morning.9,2 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Drop off was very easyCons:
Car wasn’t ready even though we had a reservation.5,6 Fair
Jun 2019
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Drop off was easyCons:
I was told I would only be charged a certain amount and I’m the end I was charged more with no explanation8,0 Very Good
Mar 2019
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Customer service with those I interacted with was excellent.Cons:
I didn't get the size vehicle I had signed up for but it worked out just fine.4,0 Mediocre
Nov 2018
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Took a long time to get a carDollar
4,3
Mediocre
64 reviewsCleanliness
4.3
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4.6
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4.0
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5.3
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2,0 Poor
Oct 2023
8,0 Very Good
Oct 2023
2,0 Poor
Jun 2020
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NothingCons:
The reservation did not work. Terms and conditions applied that more than doubled the price (drop off fee). The agent at the desk was rude and unhelpful. Ended up going to Alamo which offered a decent price on the spot.2,0 Poor
Dec 2019
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They had canceled our reservation and car not available. Our flight canceled and rescheduled to later in day- not under our control. Sales person not nice and seemed bothered that we were bothering her. Not helpful at all. We rented from budget - they were very helpful and actually less expensive8,0 Very Good
Sep 2018
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I didn’t go to Alcoa wrong person2,0 Poor
Mar 2018
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NothingCons:
I booked a one-way rental, yet when I arrived at the airport the clerk told me they didn't do one-way rentals from this location. I showed her my reservation and she said too bad, it is not possible. She refused to let me speak with a manager (until the next day). I had to go through another rental company which ended up costing me more since it was last-minute.National
9,6
Wonderful
8 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
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9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
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9.6
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Easy to pick up the car and to return it before they opened.10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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Becca at the Knoxville Airport was extremely helpful and very professional.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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The pickup and drop off process was very quick and easy. We were also given the option for an SUV, which I was thrilled to accept!8,0 Very Good
Nov 2022
Avis
9,0
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28 reviewsCleanliness
9.4
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9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
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8.0
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7,6 Good
Sep 2018
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There were no problems, with the exception of having to wait to get my car.Cons:
A little expensive and I had to wait 30 minutes to get my car. A very poor system in place in Konxville.5,2 Fair
Aug 2018
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Returning vehicleCons:
1) Car had 46K miles and bad wheel bearing or out of balance tire (thud, thud, thud sound). 2) Took forever to get through counter person and then car wasn’t even available in garage so had to wait some more 3) As I drove car away I started noticing sound and decided to “live with it” versus going back through slow process.3,2 Poor
Jul 2018
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Car was a piece of junk8,4 Very Good
Dec 2016
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Very good service and fixed the problem right away after I askedCons:
The car smelled like smoke and it looked it was not cleaned at all. I returned back to the airport and they quickly gave me another vehicle. New vehicle was clean but I had to pump air into tires since a few of them had very low pressure. Overall, I was happy with the service but I believe these should be taken are of beforehand.2,0 Poor
Aug 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
Easirent
4,6
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Thrifty
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2,0 Poor
Sep 2016
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Nothing. Didn't get the car.Cons:
Despite calling and ensuring I could have the reservation in my friend's name - the car was for her, it didn't happen. They doubled the price when we got there.AutoEurope
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2055 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, , USA Tennessee
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