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Cheap car rentals in Memphis
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Memphis
- Like so many cities in the U.S., Memphis requires visitors to have a vehicle at their disposal. Without a hire car at hand, you would simply struggle to get around the city as there is very little in the way of public transportation in the city. The main option is taking the public bus that, compared to a hire car, is quite slow and, especially when traveling with a group of people, would be even more expensive than renting in some cases.
- Planning on picking up a hire car after your flight to Memphis lands? For travelers with flights to Memphis International Airport you will find the hire car counters in the Ground Transportation Center in Terminal B, one level below Baggage Claim.
- Visitors to Memphis should note that GPS devices will often say that drivers can drive on Memphis’ famed Beale Street, but in actuality the street is blocked off for pedestrian use most hours of the day. Beale Street is one of the most popular attractions in Memphis and, while originally cars could drive on it at all hours, nowadays it is mostly reserved for pedestrian traffic except in the early hours.
- No two words are dreaded more by drivers than rush hour. Fortunately for visiting drivers to Memphis, the city actually has fairly mild rush hour traffic. The morning rush hour normally lasts from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and in the afternoon it starts up around 4:00 p.m. and finishes shortly after 6:00 p.m.
- Book your rental car in Memphis at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Memphis car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Memphis
What type of car is recommended for driving in Memphis?
Like any city in the United States, Memphis is comfortable for all sizes of vehicles. In fact, larger trucks and SUVs are fairly common even in the central downtown areas of the city. However, if Memphis is just the first stop on a longer road trip, then it may be worth considering a more fuel efficient vehicle such as a sedan or a compact rather than a large SUV.
What’s the speed limit in Memphis?
Residential streets in Memphis feature a speed limit of 30 mph, while city streets and rural roads typically range from 35 mph to 55 mph. Freeways and interstates (both urban and rural) in Memphis have a speed limit of 70 mph, while divided highways have a speed limit of 65 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Memphis?
Streetside parking and parking at venues is the most common form of parking throughout Memphis and, in general, is a breeze to find. In the central business district, parking garages are a better option as streetside spaces outside popular places can fill up fast.
What is the best car hire company in Memphis?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Memphis is Avis (6.2, 77 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Memphis?
The average price of fuel in Memphis is RM 15.22 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between RM 183 and RM 243, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Memphis?
Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Memphis.
How can I find car hires near me in Memphis?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Memphis?
An Economy car rental in Memphis costs RM 175 per day, on average.
Memphis car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Hertz
5.1
Fair
Read 111 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.9
Value for money
5.2
5 locations in Memphis
Locations in Memphis
1831 Getwell Rd
+1 901 794 2400
1969 Covington Pike
+1 901 388 2338
2495 Winchester Road
+1 901 345 5680
255 North Main Street
+1 901 522 8954
7438 Sonic Dr
+1 901 753 1118
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2.0 Poor
Shuai, Nov 2024
Intermediate
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
ken, Sept 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Supplier choice
Alamo
7.6
Good
Read 27 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.4
One location in Memphis
Locations in Memphis
2495 Winchester Rd
+1 844 370 9801
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2.0 Poor
Allie, Apr 2024
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very Good
David, Oct 2023
Standard
6.0 Okay
john, Mar 2023
Compact SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Cons:
The car smell like tabaco or weed10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Pros:
Very Clean And Very Up To Date Meaning New Vehicle And Very Safe .Cons:
All good Very nice8.0 Very Good
Annie, Aug 2020
Pros:
Yes. They were backed up but accommodated as quickly as they couldCons:
Be better about mask useage. Both wearing them and wearing them properly.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.9
Okay
Read 28 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.9
8 locations in Memphis
Locations in Memphis
1885 E Brooks Rd
+1 901 345 8588
2019 Covington Pike
+1 901 385 8588
2495 Winchester Rd
+1 833 898 2149
2675 Mount Moriah Rd
+1 901 365 8588
2948 Poplar Ave
+1 901 323 2977
3592 Centennial Dr N
+1 901 751 8588
426 Union Ave
+1 901 525 8588
5131 Poplar Ave
+1 901 761 6979
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6.0 Okay
Vaibhav, May 2024
Premium
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Premium
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2021
Pros:
Very nice staff. Very professional.Cons:
poor performance and high mileage in car. both cars had problems and had to return the first car due to engine light coming on and second car the breaks went out.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly even though he was super busy. Car was clean and nice- almost new. Check car back in was very easy and fastCons:
Has to wait a little longer to get the rental once I arrived but not unreasonable long I guess10.0 Wonderful
Teri, Dec 2020
Pros:
Blake was awesome!Cons:
nothing, it was great2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2020
Cons:
Not going through enterprise or local offices. I’ll stick with the airport from now on and never ever use enterprise.Avis
6.2
Okay
Read 57 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.4
5 locations in Memphis
Locations in Memphis
1264 E Shelby Drive
+1 901 398 1167
224 Madison
+1 901 527 1138
2491 Winchester Rd
+1 901 345 2847
2760 Germantown Parkway
+1 901 937 1443
939 Ridge Lake Blvd
+1 901 761 5145
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10.0 Wonderful
Jeffrey, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Economy
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Doug, Jul 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Vaibhav, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Full-size
Budget
5.7
Fair
Read 31 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.9
5 locations in Memphis
Locations in Memphis
2491 Winchester Rd Suite #104
+1 901 332 2222
2554 Mt Moriah Road
+1 901 398 8888
2842 Poplar Avenue
+1 901 969 0956
2921 Airways Blvd
+1 901 590 0637
7171 Stage Road, Highway 64
+1 901 398 8888
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Pick-up truck
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2024
SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Staff are unfriendly. The pick-up is inconvenient and disorganized. There is garbage and standing water all over the parking garage and car rental area. We didn't get the car we booked. We had no assistance with our child seat. The car we picked up was dirty and not in great shape. The overall pick up experience took more than an hour. I hate you all.Cons:
Y'all need to up your game. You should be ashamed of the way these businesses are ran.Dollar
4.8
Mediocre
Read 31 reviewsCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
5.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.2
Value for money
5.1
2 locations in Memphis
Locations in Memphis
1831 Getwell Rd
+1 901 794 2400
2491 Winchester Road
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Pick-up truck
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Standard
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size
7.9 Good
Anonymous, Jun 2021
2.0 Poor
Michael, May 2021
Pros:
NothingCons:
They closed at 10. People were there who said they left office at 8:30. Left everyone stranded.2 locations in Memphis
Locations in Memphis
1831 Getwell Rd
+1 901 794 2400
2491 Winchester Road
+1 877 283 0898
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, May 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Joe, Apr 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
No staff was not friendly, Thirfty didn't have any cars/trucks available. Told us we could be put on a waiting list and sit and wait for someone to maybe return a vehicle. This is unacceptable for you to allow a reservation for a specific time and there be no cars available. There were a lot of customers up there waiting. We cancelled the reservation and went with another company.Cons:
Everything could have been better. I will never attempt to rent from them again. Horrible customer service. Horrible way of doing business. I will recommend them to anyone ever2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
I made the reservation for the vehicle 2 months prior to the pick up date. When we arrived in Memphis Airport we were told there were no vehicles available. The Thrifty agent said they were cleaning vehicles when they came in and it would be approx 2-3 hours before a vehicle was available!! We waited almost 3 hours for a car!!!!! The Thrifty agent was completely matter of fact and didn't even apologize for the inconvenience. I will NEVER rent from this company again!Cons:
The entire experience!!!!!2.0 Poor
John, Apr 2021
Pros:
the staff was friendly and accomodatingCons:
it was a 3 hour wait for a car. actually, they couldn't give us an actual time on how long it would be until our car was ready. the only good thing was that the lady working the counter allowed us to cancel our reservation without any questions asked (good on you, whoever you are!!). we went to another company and they told us that they do this ALL THE TIME4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
staff helpful as they could be this is the second time renting a car from thrifty in memphis both times average wait 1.5 hours to pickup. Overbooked, cars not cleaned and readyOne location in Memphis
Locations in Memphis
2495 Winchester Rd
+1 844 370 9812
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2491 Winchester Rd
+1 901 346 4781
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9.2 Wonderful
Cindy, Mar 2020
Cons:
Could not find a Payless agent, Finally discovered Avis agents could help10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Pros:
Helpful staffCons:
The car itself had a trunk that did not open conventionally which was hard to figure out how to open without a google searchOne location in Memphis
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| Pick-up location | Memphis |
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| Hire locations | 33 |
| Airport locations | 11 |