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Top tips for hiring a car in Nashville
- Get the most out of your trip to Nashville and reach ultimate flexibility by opting for a hire 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 hire 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 hire car there allows travelers to start their journey to Nashville quickly and easily. The international airport boasts its own car hire 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 hire car is equipped appropriately.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Nashville for $97 or less
- Book your rental car in Nashville at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Nashville are around 13% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Nashville car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.1
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386 reviewsBest rated
8 locations in Nashville
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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Yes thanks4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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On pick up, they gave us a choice of 3 mustang convertibles “upgrade” because our 4 door std was gone . The agent tried blowing smoke up our butts. Traded it in next day. Drop of was easy but agent was unable to print a receipt . Said they would email it. Haven’t seen it yet so don’t know if charges were correct. Not impressed.8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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I liked the comfort of the car and it's cornering. The staff was very nice and accommodating.Cons:
I HATE all the assists on the car. It would constantly grab the wheel and forcibly turn it back into the lane if I got too close to the line. I also could not figure out the display panel without reading the manual. Also, the wait time at the Gallatin Pike office was exceedingly long. We had to wait for them to go pick up a car from the lot and it took a long time.8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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Yes2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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I put Nashville airport in the search but got some Enterprise in Nashville not at the airport. Poor website design.Cons:
Better website search design.2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
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Nothing. The rental place called me twice to confirm my reservation and failed to tell me that they would closed at my scheduled pickup time and cost me lots of money after being strandedCons:
For the agency to be awareHertz
7.1
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469 reviews7 locations in Nashville
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Oct 2022
Budget
7.1
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275 reviews3 locations in Nashville
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Oct 2022
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2.0 Poor
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Oct 2022
Thrifty
7.1
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248 reviews2 locations in Nashville
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Nothing reallyCons:
Price, could have been better, better directions of pick up and drop off location, could have had more engaging service professionals6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Nice clean carCons:
After pre-paying we got to counter and 600.00 was help as a security deposit! Unbelievable.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Upon arrival, they did not accept our reservation through Kayak because the person on the reservation was not present. We tried MULTIPLE times to adjust the reservation to reflect the change in driver through kayak. Kayak was never available to do so. Because of kayaks lack of adequate costumer service, Thrifty made us make a different reservation. They charged us an OBSENE price for an average car. I understand Thriftys policy. Our frustration is with kayak and their horrible customer service.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Car was okCons:
1. Arrived Friday evening. There was a 1 hour wait in line to get a car. Thrifty shares space in the garage with Hertz et al and there was just one man behind the counter. Unbelievably bad service. Waited longer in line than the drive to Clarksville. 2. Upon return, I didn't have time to fuel the car. Knew it would be costly, but it didn't help that they lied on the form and said they had to put 18 gallons in it. The gas level was at half. Do Kia's really have 36 gallon tanks?6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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I liked the drop off more than the pick up. The lady acted as if she didn’t want to be there. She was ok nice. Definitely not the worse but just made me feel like I was a burden to her.Cons:
Overall ok I will rent again but wish I could have been more comfortable4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2021
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Rented me an ice covered car With window washing fluid in it That also froze to the windshield Because it was a cold weather windshield washing fluid And yes the car eventually broke down on the way homeAlamo
7.1
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432 reviewsCheapest deal
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8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Staff were greatCons:
Price was stiff8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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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
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Brand new car. Staff very pleasant.Cons:
Nada10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Yes! Friendly professional staffCons:
Loved my KIA SOUL10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Super friendly staff (especially Herman, he made our visit and trip so much better). Clean car. Easy pick up and drop off.Cons:
I had reserved a minivan and ended up getting an SUV. The trade was fine, but I would've preferred the minivan.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Alamo is the best. Always friendly and accommodating.Dollar
7.1
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263 reviewsOne location in Nashville
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8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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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
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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
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Line to pickup was over 45 minutes. Needs to be faster6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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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.8.0 Very Good
Feb 2021
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I had the dealers choice option. But they were short cars, so then to pay $60 more dollars to get a Jeep Wrangler, but that was the smallest one they had , and it was just the 2 of us. We didn’t need a large suv like suburban or a van.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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The car had mechanical problems and Dollar offered no help or reimbursementPayless
7.1
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122 reviewsOne location in Nashville
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8.0 Very Good
Feb 2021
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.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
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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 energy2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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The car itself was nice, clean and good quality.Cons:
The day after we ordered the car through Priceline (nonrefundable), our flight changed to 1041pm arrival. We had ordered for 8pm pickup. I tried for weeks and weeks to contact the Nashville Payless desk to ask about a late pickup. There was never any answer. The phone system was apparently out of service, as it always went to a fast busy signal. We tried to work with Priceline for help, and we also called the Payless national customer service number, but neither were any help. All they could tell me was to call the local desk and nobody would offer to try to contact them directly for me due to the phone issue. The best I could get was that I could come back the next day and pick up my car at 7am when they opened again. Well, when I arrived at the Nashville airport at 1041pm, I tried to go to the desk just to see if anyone was there. There was not. I went up to the car lot and there were three floors with various rental brands, none of which were marked for Payless. There was no signage at all as to where to go for Payless cars. I went to one of the floors and asked one of the other companies as was told that he was pretty sure the Payless guys left for the night, so I took an Uber to the hotel and another Uber back in the morning at 7am. I went to the desk again, and nobody was at the desk. I went back out to the parking lot and talked to a person from another company and he said yes he could help me for Payless cars. Again, no signage, just randomly asking someone and he luckily said he could help me. I told him about the experience the night before and he implied that if I would have come to this floor last night, there would have been someone here to help me. I was very, very frustrated because I could have saved approximately $50 on Uber charges. Then, when trying to return my car at the Atlanta airport, we followed the signs to the Payless lot, where again, nobody was present. I went to another desk and asked where to return Payless cars, and they said Avis lot. We ended up have to go around the loop 3 times until we figured out how to get to the Avis lot and finally yes someone there could accept the return of the car. It was unbelievably difficult and frustrating.6.8 Okay
Oct 2019
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Service was quick and efficientCons:
They did not have the car requested or one that was similar and I had to upgrade and pay an extra $20 actually $303.6 Poor
May 2019
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Waited 30 minutes in line for agent. Given Avis car Dropped off in ATL at Avis, told to go to counter with no explanation why. At Avis counter, told car was Payless so had to then go to Payless contours on other floor. Payless agent was rude, never saying hello, thank you-poor CS!7.6 Good
Apr 2019
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YesCons:
The car was terrible, and should have never been in the fleet. It was a 2014 Jeep Patriot that had no blue tooth and had 35,000K miles on it. Rust on the back of the vehicle.Avis
7.1
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80 reviews4 locations in Nashville
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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Drop off was easy. The leather seats were nice in the car.6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Staff was ok, except he downgraded my car without telling me.Cons:
Be Honest. And also assign the car that had been reserved or tell me why not. Pickup lot was.too far from the desk to go back for a correction. Plenty of cars were in the lot with no one attending it for me to talk to.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff at pickup was excellent. Car (Camry) was even better than we expected.Cons:
Price was high, but we know that there is a shortage of cars available. Person at check-in didn't visually check out the card or give us a "clean bill of health" until we asked.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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NothingCons:
They wouldn't rent to me even thought I am 30 years old. They told me because I didn't come off a plane that they wouldn't rent me the car that I had reserved for me to go home.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Nothing it was perfect6.0 Okay
Oct 2020
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Travel plans change and you can't always be on time to pick up the car. I was three hours late and they gave my car away so I had to take a smaller car at the same price. This is not a good practice. The time set ups need to be more flexible.Advantage
7.1
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68 reviewsOne location in Nashville
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
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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
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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
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The whole experience was very good.2.0 Poor
May 2017
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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
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Easy to surf the siteCons:
Other sites had the prices lower9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Good price, clean car, no problems.Cons:
Counter help was very stern to start but she ended up being friendly and helpful.National
7.1
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6 reviewsOne location in Nashville
Sixt
7.1
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2 reviewsOne location in Nashville
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
E-Z Rent-A-Car
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+1 615 275 2619
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1 Terminal Dr, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
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2632 Grandview Ave
+1 415 401 7659
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2351 travellers who rented a car in Nashville gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.3
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Most popular agency | Alamo |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $158/day |
Good deal | $97/day |
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