Nashville car rentals from C$ 43/day
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Nashville car rental information
| Pick-up location | Nashville |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 39 |
| Airport locations | 18 |
| Popular agencies | Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz |
Cheap car rentals in Nashville
| Economy | C$ 45/day |
| Compact | C$ 45/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 43/day |
| Standard | C$ 47/day |
| Full-size | C$ 49/day |
| Minivan | C$ 76/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 71/day |
| Luxury | C$ 60/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 46/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 66/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Nashville
- Before visitors to Nashville start driving car rentals in Nashville, there are important laws that they must know about before driving. Drivers of a motor vehicle in Tennessee need to have a safety belt on at all times while operating a vehicle. Anybody in the front seat of a vehicle in Tennessee needs to have a seatbelt adequately fastened when the vehicle is in forward motion. Anyone that is under the age of 18 will need to wear a seatbelt in the backseat of the vehicle as well. If you're over 18 years old, you do not need to wear a seatbelt when you are in the backseat, although it is always recommended that you do so.
- While plenty of us get used to using our phones at all times, there are important rules you need to know about when using them in car rentals in Nashville. The use of a cell phone in a handheld manner is prohibited for any driver driving a car in Tennessee. You also cannot use any part of your body to support a cell phone while driving, such as holding the phone between your head and shoulder. You cannot do any type of texting, whether that is to read or write a text while you are driving a motor vehicle.
- While plenty of people that are visiting Nashville most likely get their Nashville car rentals at the airport when they arrive, that does not mean you need to head back to the airport to get a car rental if you are already in town. There are quite a few choices for car rental locations just to the southwest of the center of the city near both Tennessee State University as well as Vanderbilt University. Most of these locations will allow you to return the car to the airport when you're done visiting Nashville if you so choose.
- Get the most out of your trip to Nashville and reach ultimate flexibility by opting for a rental car upon your arrival. Nashville city, the lake, and the wildlife area located 32 miles from Nashville invite visitors to come explore. Whether with your family or on another kind of trip, a rental car will provide the opportunity to explore everything at your pace and time, especially as the public transport system is not ideal in Nashville.
- Nashville Airport is located about 10 miles from Nashville’s center and picking up the rental car there allows travelers to start their journey to Nashville quickly and easily. The international airport boasts its own car rental facilities, which are easily accessible from all terminals and include agencies like Enterprise, Thrifty, and Alamo.
- Nashville drivers are not known for being the most patient, so driving defensively is a good idea. Turn signals are often not used before changing lanes and drivers often go above or way below the given speed limit -- but don’t be tempted to do the same. Drivers are also known for not turning on their headlights at night, so drive attentively and keep an eye out for other vehicles.
- As in most cities, driving during rush hour is also not advisable in Nashville. Avoid times in the morning between 7 and 9 AM and 4 to 6 PM in the evenings, as congestions and traffic jams will clog up the streets. Also bear in mind that snow storms can sometimes occur and ice up the roads, and it is advisable to refrain from driving if you’re not used to such weather conditions, or at least ensure the rental car is equipped appropriately.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Nashville for C$ 69 or less
- Book your rental car in Nashville at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Nashville are around 7% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Intermediate rental cars in Nashville are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average
Nashville car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Nashville
What type of car is recommended for driving in Nashville?
Why not try one of Tennessee’s most beloved cars during your stay and opt for a Ford F-150 to discover the American driving style with a real pick-up truck? This car is a good choice when venturing out into adjoining areas and the countryside, but if staying within Downtown Nashville, opt for a compact car that will whizz through the city easier.
What’s the speed limit in Nashville?
If heading through residential areas, the speed limit is 30 mph, whereas it is 55 in two-lane roads and 70 mph on freeways. Always look out for posted signs and adhere to their given speed limit as well as the road and weather conditions.
Where are the best places to park in Nashville?
Parking in Nashville can be a challenge, but there are various options including street parking, car parks, or garages. Street parking is usually metered and can be paid with cash or card in most cases. Most metered parking spaces only require payment between 8 AM and 6 PM during weekdays and Saturdays, which means parking outside these times and days is free. There are also marked governmental parking lots where cars can be parked after business hours and during the night.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Nashville?
On average a rental car in Nashville costs C$ 82 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Nashville?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar (C$ 43/day), Thrifty (C$ 45/day) and Hertz (C$ 76/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 1 Terminal Lane 37214 (10 kilometers from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Nashville?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Nashville are Alamo (8.7, 108 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3, 116 reviews), and Budget (7.1, 176 reviews).
How much is gas price in Nashville?
The average gas price in Nashville is C$ 5.31 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 64 and C$ 85, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Nashville?
Intermediate (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Nashville.
How can I find car rentals near me in Nashville?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Nashville?
An Intermediate car rental in Nashville costs C$ 79 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car rental cost in Nashville?
A Special car rental in Nashville costs C$ 93 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Nashville?
A Compact car rental in Nashville costs C$ 72 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Nashville?
On average a rental car in Nashville costs C$ 568 per week (C$ 81 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Nashville?
On average a rental car in Nashville costs C$ 2,436 per month (C$ 81 per day).
If I forgot to bring my child seat on the trip, can I rent them at my rental car company?
Most major rental car agencies can rent you child seats during your rental. This feature will be especially true if you rent your car at the airport when you arrive.
Are there any big annual events in Nashville where renting a car is a good idea?
A couple of music festivals called CMA Fest, and Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival make a great choice to get Nashville car rentals.
Nashville car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.7
Very good
436 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.5
One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Dr
+1 844 370 2402
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2024
8.0 Very good
May 2021
Pros:
Staff were greatCons:
Price was stiff8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
Pros:
After a 45 min wait in line because know one was at the Alamo counter the ladies got us out fast at enterprise when we finally got to them. The drop off was super fast and smooth.Cons:
Have staff at the counter of the car company your renting from10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2021
Pros:
Brand new car. Staff very pleasant.Cons:
Nada10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
Pros:
Yes! Friendly professional staffCons:
Loved my KIA SOULEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Very good
395 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
8.3
9 locations in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Dr
+1 833 898 2148
121 4th Ave S
+1 615 242 5675
1700 8th Ave S
+1 615 254 6181
2624 Nolensville Pike
+1 615 244 3197
2712 Clarksville Pike
+1 615 254 0041
302 Hermitage Ave
+1 615 238 0685
3206 Gallatin Pike
+1 615 650 6901
3500 Charlotte Ave
+1 615 292 4000
515 Donelson Pike
+1 615 872 7722
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Nov. 2023
Budget
7.1
Good
300 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.1
3 locations in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Drive
+1 615 366 0822
1803 Church Street
+1 615 366 0806
300 North 1st Street
+1 615 366 0807
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Feb. 2024
8.0 Very good
Feb. 2024
8.0 Very good
Feb. 2024
Thrifty
7.0
Good
257 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.8
2 locations in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Drive
+1 877 283 0898
3100 Charlotte Avenue
+1 615 327 5453
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2.0 Poor
Apr. 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Feb. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2023
8.0 Very good
Sep. 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Nothing reallyCons:
Price, could have been better, better directions of pick up and drop off location, could have had more engaging service professionalsDollar
6.8
Okay
267 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.8
One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Lane
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Nov. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2023
8.0 Very good
May 2021
Cons:
The minivan was not as clean as it should have been inside. Obvious surfaces were clean, but the parcel trays and such (it was a minivan) had old chunks of food, crumbs, etc. still there uncleaned. Overall the van was in good condition and comfortable, and was the best value available for what we needed.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
The staff was friendly. We liked the car.Cons:
A little more clear instructions when we returned the car.8.0 Very good
Mar. 2021
Cons:
Line to pickup was over 45 minutes. Needs to be faster6.0 Okay
Mar. 2021
Pros:
The gentlemen at the gate leaving the rental parking lot was friendly and welcoming.Cons:
There was a long line to pick up outside, we had a reservation for a specific time. Also, when I book there was the option for economy, compact and “staff choice” for the same price, choose staff choice and got the smallest car available (economy), I would have picked compact if I knew. The wait at the airport was the worse for sure, it was windy and cold. We found out later they had a counter indoors but there was no signage guiding us.Hertz
5.8
Fair
494 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.9
7 locations in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Drive
+1 615 275 2600
1201 Briley Pkwy
+1 615 399 5060
1480 Murressboro Pike
+1 589 396 7503
2100 West End Avenue
+1 615 340 8055
310 Charlotte Avenue
+1 615 327 5453
3100 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, Tn
+1 615 327 5453
3100 Charlotte Avenue
+1 615 327 5453
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2023
Payless
5.5
Fair
130 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.1
Value for money
5.8
One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Drive
+1 615 275 2961
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2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2023
8.0 Very good
Feb. 2021
Pros:
.the price was goodCons:
The pickup was a pain. There were no signs telling me where to find the Payless counter. The car shakes at highway speeds (I assume wheel balancing is needed) and 2 of the tires were at 22 PSI, SO I had to put air in them once I got it8.0 Very good
Feb. 2021
Pros:
The price and availability was great!Cons:
There was really poor signage in ATL and we ended up having to hunt someone down and drive to a garage that was not labeled Payless. It cost us a lot of time and energyAdvantage
6.6
Okay
68 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.4
One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Dr #405
+1 615 275 2619
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2.0 Poor
Jul. 2017
Cons:
Just as preface, this happened on July 4th Weekend. We booked a car on Kayak with "unlimited mileage". When we got to the counter at Advantage, they mentioned that this only applies to residents outside of the local area, so we were told that we had to pay an extra $20 a day to get unlimited mileage. Needless to say, we were not happy, and we decided to go to another car rental company in the same area. We had to pay much more since we did not reserve it ahead of time. But I would rather pay more with a company I trust than to ever deal with Kayak or Advantage ever again! I was very disappointed!7.6 Good
Jun. 2017
Pros:
Good price, fast check in/out process.Cons:
The 1st car had heavy cigarette smell. I had requested a smoke free vehicle. The 2nd car they gave me was smaller than the 1st one and I'm 6'8". Um...Hello?! The 3rd car was an upgrade and very roomy and comfortable. Once I received an acceptable car it was a great experience.10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2017
Pros:
The whole experience was very good.2.0 Poor
May 2017
Pros:
NothingCons:
The Customer Service was horrible both online and over the phone. When I reserved my vehicle it stated that I will have unlimited mileage but when I arrived to pick up the vehicle the man states that they have a new policy that only allows 260 miles a day because I was a resident of Tennessee. I told the guy that I was as driving to Miami and needed the unlimited plan. He basically told me sorry but I can't do anything about it. I called to speak with someone over the phone and she was even ruder than the man at the counter. Overall, I wouldn't recommend anyone to use their service. I ended up having to drive my own car to Miami not to mention it was a 1,000 miles away. I reserve my vehicle months and ahead of the new policy and they still wouldn't honor it.2.0 Poor
May 2017
Pros:
Easy to surf the siteCons:
Other sites had the prices lower9.6 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
Pros:
Good price, clean car, no problems.Cons:
Counter help was very stern to start but she ended up being friendly and helpful.Avis
6.1
Okay
86 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
5.8
4 locations in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Drive
+1 615 361 1212
1803 Church Street
+1 615 341 0477
2100 West End Avenue
+1 615 208 5748
300 North First Street
+1 615 743 4740
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2.0 Poor
Mar. 2024
6.0 Okay
Jan. 2024
6.0 Okay
Dec. 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
8.0 Very good
Sep. 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2023
National
8.6
Very good
7 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.1
One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Dr
+1 844 370 2403
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2016
Pros:
No waiting at the counter; cars are nice; right in the terminal, no waiting for shuttles.Cons:
None.Sixt
6.9
Okay
5 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.7
One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Drive, Suite 405
+1 888 749 8227
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2022
2.0 Poor
Mar. 2023
8.0 Very good
Feb. 2023
E-Z Rent-A-Car
8.8
Very good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.5
One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Dr #405
+1 615 275 2619
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One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
Please Go To The Advantage Counter
+1 615 275 2619
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One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
Nashville Airport Metropolitan BNA
+1 615 275 2619
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One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Dr #405, Nashville
+1 615 275 2619
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2 locations in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
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One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
1 Terminal Dr, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
+1 615 275 2619
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One location in Nashville
Locations in Nashville
2632 Grandview Ave
+1 415 401 7659
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Car rental locations in or near Nashville
Good to know
Most popular agency | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | C$ 82/day |
Good deal | C$ 69/day |
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