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How far in advance should you book a rental car in Chattanooga?

You should book your rental car in Chattanooga around 66 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best rental car company in Chattanooga?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Chattanooga are Budget (7.3, 7 reviews), Hertz (6.5, 29 reviews), and National (9.3, 1 review).
Budget
Budget
Rated 7.3/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 6.5/10
National
National
Rated 9.3/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 8.7/10

What is the most popular rental car in Chattanooga?

SUV rentals (Ford Escape or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Chattanooga. SUV rentals in Chattanooga cost C$ 98/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as C$ 80/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Chattanooga?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Chattanooga is January at an average cost of C$ 74/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Chattanooga when prices are C$ 94/day on average, which tends to be 56% above the yearly average rental price for Chattanooga.

What rental car company in Chattanooga has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 7 locations in Chattanooga, more than any other rental company.
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Chattanooga car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

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Verified travelerDec 2023
Don’t use budget. Always choose enterprise
Verified travelerJun 2023
Driving in Chatanooga is easy. Highways are well marked and there is plenty of everything within driving distance. At my time of travel (June 2023) gas prices were some of the lowest I’ve seen in the country.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Make sure car is cleaned

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Chattanooga

  • There are many attractions to explore in and around Chattanooga, including Ruby Falls, the aquarium, and the various parks dotting the area. In order to make the most of your trip to Chattanooga and also get the opportunity to explore the surroundings, rent a car for your time there. It is only a one-hour drive to the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest, and those who want to pay a visit to Tennessee’s capital can be there by car in two hours.
  • Chattanooga Airport is only 13 miles from the heart of the city, and the fastest way to reach your next destination is by picking up a rental car from one of the onsite agencies, such as Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise. Head to the baggage claim area, where the agency desks are located, and choose from a wide variety of cars for your time in Chattanooga.
  • Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, traveling in and around Chattanooga can require mountain driving, so it is advisable to familiarize yourself with driving on steep routes. It is essential to reduce your speed and shift into a lower gear when driving down a mountain so the brakes don’t overheat. Within the city limits, there are no unique requirements regarding driving and drivers should face no problems.
  • Rush hour hits Chattanooga between 7 and 9 am and 5 and 8 pm, and especially the I-24 can be clogged up during this time, with commuters going to Nashville or Birmingham. Also be careful when driving in Chattanooga during winter, as snow is a regular companion of the cold months -- and slow down considerably when the roads are icy.
  • Make your trip to Chattanooga more memorable by booking Chattanooga car rentals through KAYAK. Enjoy the privacy and flexibility of touring the city's superb museums, mountain caravans, and cultural towns. You'll need to find cheap car rentals in Chattanooga to explore some of the city's scenic views and attractions. Drive southwest past Lookout Valley to Racoons Mountain Caravan, about 11 minutes away, or you can take a 6-minute drive to The Hunter Museum of American Art. At the same time, the Tennessee Aquarium can be reached less than 8 miles away.
  • Once you embark from your plane at the busy Chattanooga Lovell Airport, go to the baggage claim area, where you'll locate several cheap car rentals in Chattanooga. Most of these car rental companies, including Avis, Thrift, Alamo, National, and Hertz, have on-site locations where you can pick up your car. After picking your Chattanooga rental car of choice, drive 13 miles from the airport to the heart of Chattanooga city and on to your preferred destination.
  • Chattanooga is located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, meaning you'll be driving across many hilly terrains during your stay in the city. Therefore, you should be ready for a mountain driving experience, and it is advisable to lower your speed limit when driving down steep routes to prevent your car's brakes from overheating. Otherwise, there are no special requirements when driving in the city. However, distracted driving and drunk driving are prohibited in Chattanooga, and all motorists are required to give the right of way to emergency vehicles at all times.
  • Economy rental cars in Chattanooga are around 61% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Chattanooga

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Chattanooga?

    With the mountains right, left, and center, as well as slippery road conditions in winter, a 4-wheel-drive car is definitely a wise choice to make in this area. The most popular vehicle is surely the truck, but those who want something a bit more compact can also opt for an SUV or minivan.

  • What’s the speed limit in Chattanooga?

    Always adjust your speed to the prevailing weather conditions and obey the posted speed limits at all times. On unposted streets, the speed limit is 25 mph in built-up areas and 55 mph on secondary roads. Interstate highways permit up to 70 mph, but check regularly for posted signs on interstates, as they can change.

  • Where are the best places to park in Chattanooga?

    Drivers have the choice between metered on-street parking, parking garages, and parking lots in Chattanooga. The average price for metered parking is $1 per hour. Alternatively, there are parking garages like Republic Parking or Riverfront Parking lots which cost about $1 per hour, or CARTA parking garages which are approximately $4 per day.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Chattanooga?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Chattanooga?

    A Mini car rental in Chattanooga costs C$ 121 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Chattanooga?

    An Intermediate car rental in Chattanooga costs C$ 105 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car rental cost in Chattanooga?

    A Special car rental in Chattanooga costs C$ 101 per day, on average.

  • What is the speed limit in Chattanooga?

    Chattanooga is a hilly city that requires mountain driving experience. As such, different roads have different speed limits, and we recommend that you adhere to all the limits posted on the road signs. Otherwise, the speed limit on most roadways is 25 mph unless it's a suburban location that has an average speed limit of 55 mph and 70 mph on highways.

  • What is the average gas price in Chattanooga?

    The average gas price in Chattanooga is $4.14 per gallon. The price of gas varies from one gas station to another. It will cost you more if you fuel your car at the gas stations near Chattanooga Lovell Airport than if you fuel from other stations in the city.

Chattanooga car rental reviews and directory

 
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Budget

7.3

Good

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Chattanooga

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Locations in Chattanooga

1001 Airport Road

+1 423 855 2232

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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1966 Northpoint Blvd

+1 423 875 1328

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2025

Minivan

KAYAK
Excelent

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
When I arrived at the Budget counter, there were no cars available.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Minivan

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Great customer service. Good price point. Vehicle was very suitable for our needs.

1 out of 3

Hertz

6.5

Okay

Read 29 reviews

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.5

3 locations in Chattanooga

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1101 Airport Rd

+1 423 654 3400

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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5714 Lee Highway

+1 423 531 8610

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00

932 Jubilee Rd

+1 423 855 2299

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Supplier choice

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Picked up the first rental car on my lunch break and while on the way I noticed a massive vibration under acceleration at highway speeds. I had to make another trip back to the rental location and fill that car up with gas so I could pick up another one. The second one was nicer and the lady that helped me was amazing. While the second vehicle was nicer the roof leaked on me every day that it rained (4 out of 5 days). My left shoulder was constantly getting wet as a result. I was not happy about that and no one offered to do anything about it when I dropped it off so overall it was just ok almost a thumbs down.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Easy check in, car was exactly what we wanted, check was especially easy and fast.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Staff was gone from front counter for 30 minutes, car was not clean and smelled of cigerette smoke

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2022

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Got to rental counter at 5:30 after my flight landed and they were closed. Had to rent a car from another company. They suck!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Was told it would be $446 when I picked up the car. 20 min latter I received a second email saying the price was now $506 with no expiration of the price increase. When I called they couldn’t explain it or change it. Very dishonest

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

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They did not have a pickup truck that I reserved

1 out of 10

National

9.3

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Chattanooga

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1001 Airport Rd

+1 844 806 3350

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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305 W 20th St

+1 423 267 9500

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2021

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Pros:

Very convenient at CHA

Cons:

Prices seemed to have increased

1 out of 1

Avis

8.7

Very good

Read 12 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

7.8

2 locations in Chattanooga

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1001 Airport Road

+1 423 855 2232

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
Sunday08:00 - 23:59

1966 Northpoint Blvd

+1 423 876 7629

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Boone, Dec 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Avis at CHA was so much better than the other airport car rental agencies we have used. Fantastic rides at a great price, and actually had the cars on hand and ready to go versus other agencies at CHA. Staff was great as well. We drove ~1,400 miles over Christmas and were genuinely thankful for the great ride and experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Great car, great rate, smooth experience!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
The car was in need of an oil change and I kept getting a notification about the washer fluid being low.

10.0 Wonderful

Nancy, Oct 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Smooth operation! Thank you

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
The rental was great! The only issue was trying to understand the agent at Lovell Field. He spoke so low, I couldn't hear him. The car itself was great!!

10.0 Wonderful

David, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Great staff on both ends. Nice vehicle.

Cons:

Typical rental car facility. You don’t know how to clean cars!

1 out of 4

Dollar

8.0

Very good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Chattanooga

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1001 Airport Road

+1 423 498 5808

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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Alamo

7.4

Good

Read 11 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.4

One location in Chattanooga

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1001 Airport Rd

+1 844 366 8845

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
Super easy and quick pick up/drop off. Right at baggage claim and parking garage. We had rental car way before checked bags arrived!!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Quick and easy with knowledgeable representative.

1 out of 4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3

Good

Read 13 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.2

7 locations in Chattanooga

Locations in Chattanooga

1001 Airport Rd

+1 833 886 0852

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
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1800 W Polymer Dr

+1 833 886 0852

Opening times not available

2148 Chapman Rd

+1 423 296 9902

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
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Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday13:00 - 16:00

305 W 20th Street

+1 423 267 9500

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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4514 Hixson Pike

+1 423 877 5559

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

5912 Lee Highway

+1 423 899 2633

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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6401 Lee Highway

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10.0 Wonderful

ARTHUR, Apr 2024

Premium

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Excellent auto. Clean and top working condition. Enterprise Rep (Isiah) was professional, well spoken, clear and helpful. Very good process.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Everyone was friendly and helpful

Cons:

I, as well as other customers, waited too long for our scheduled vehicles to be ready for pick up. Pick up times didn’t seem to matter. We all waited 30 min or more.

2.0 Poor

Brittany, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

My pick up was scheduled the time they closed at 12

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The vehicle wasn’t cleaned and didn’t have any gas, so we had to switch to another, but same sized. Long line at check in, had to wait over 30 minutes and then spent another 20 minutes or so with the associate. The associates were great though. Wished the car had an entertainment package for the money. Will rent there again.

8.0 Very good

cynthia, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Helpful staff that didn’t get irritated at having a full house of rental customers within 30 minutes of closing time. Positive attitudes were all around.

Cons:

I was renting a vehicle for a short trip that I did not want to use my primary vehicle during but I was not aware I could not leave my vehicle on the enterprise lot overnight. The staff helped me come up with a solution though and it was greatly appreciated. This fact though should probably be better advertised to your customers.

6.8 Okay

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The pickup was easy, but the drop off was like, "ok, thank you, have a good day"

Cons:

I wish the drop off would have been just as good as the pickup. Also allow others to smell the inside of the car before they sign.

Thrifty

7.0

Good

Read 13 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.8

One location in Chattanooga

Locations in Chattanooga

1001 Airport Road

+1 423 498 5808

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Chris, Mar 2025

Compact SUV

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The counter lady Nakia was awesome . I loved the fact i was only customer at 11 pm i loved the car i was given . I loved the whole experience… I didnt like the fact that there were no thrifty or Dollar Rental car signs in the rental area I had no idea i was supposed to to get my car from Hertz i got down there and looked around but I was calm enough to go ask at hertz counter and then i was told they handle those two companies also . A sign on counter would do wonders vi almost left to another car company .

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Minivan

KAYAK
Excellent

10.0 Wonderful

Caleb, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Super nice dodge truck with a hemi and tinted windows

Cons:

Smelled like pot inside, but it went away by the end of our use

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

staff was helpful

Cons:

n/a

7.2 Good

James, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

There was a sign informing us that the agent was not available at that time. An 800 number was given but no one answered and the mailbox was full. Paperwork and keys were placed in a Dropbox on the counter but no directions were available.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The cashier kept my drivers license and credit card and I had to go back to get it. No big deal accidents happen. Hope someday thrifty would reciprocate

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Chattanooga

Locations in Chattanooga

Lovell Field

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Sunnycars

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One location in Chattanooga

Locations in Chattanooga

Airport Rd 1001

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