Memphis car rental information
| Pick-up location | Memphis |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 31 |
| Airport locations | 11 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, Turo, Thrifty, Hertz |
Cheap car rentals in Memphis
| Economy | $28/day |
| Compact | $28/day |
| Intermediate | $24/day |
| Standard | $35/day |
| Full-size | $32/day |
| Minivan | $41/day |
| Full-size SUV | $49/day |
| Premium | $45/day |
| Luxury | $41/day |
| Supplier choice | $30/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $32/day |
| Standard SUV | $38/day |
| Compact SUV | $39/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Memphis
- If you’d like to rent a car in Memphis after you alight from your train at Memphis Central Station, you’re in luck, as this station is within a 2-mile radius of various cheap car rentals in Memphis. Some notable Memphis car rentals a short distance from this station include Enterprise, Budget, and Avis Rent-A-Car. Given that the streets of Memphis have well-designated pedestrian paths, you can easily walk to any of the mentioned car rentals.
- Like all other US cities, Memphis has a couple of road rules you should be aware of before renting a car. In Memphis, it is unlawful for anyone to drive within city streets at a speed of over 25 mph. It is also unlawful to drive at speeds of over 15 mph on any street that has been zoned as a school area. All Memphis schools have official signs that show the areas are designated as school zones. Thus, it would help if you kept an eye out for these signs while driving. If you are caught driving above the set limits in the city streets, you’ll pay a fine of about $70, while if you’re caught doing so in a school zone, you’ll be fined at least $100.
- With a car from one of the cheap car rentals in Memphis, you’ll be able to have road trips to destinations outside the city. Heber Springs is one such destination. Situated 132 miles (212km) from Memphis, this town boasts picturesque landscapes and many historical points of interest. In your preferred Memphis rental car, you can drive to this destination in about 4h. Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge is another fun destination outside Memphis. Located 56 miles (90km) from Memphis, this destination is home to superb wildlife and vegetation. It is a 2h drive away from Memphis. If none of these attractions appeals to you, you can drive to Chickasaw State Park, which is 80 miles (128km) away from Memphis. It is also a 2h drive from Memphis.
- Like so many cities in the U.S., Memphis requires visitors to have a vehicle at their disposal. Without a rental 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 rental 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 rental car after your flight to Memphis lands? For travelers with flights to Memphis International Airport you will find the rental 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.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Memphis for $51 or less
- Book your rental car in Memphis at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Memphis are around 24% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Standard rental cars in Memphis are around 76% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Memphis
Memphis car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Good
141 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.8
8 locations in Memphis
from $58/day
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2021
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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
Jan 2021
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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
Dec 2020
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Blake was awesome!Cons:
nothing, it was great2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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Not going through enterprise or local offices. I’ll stick with the airport from now on and never ever use enterprise.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Staff was great.Cons:
Have more cars available.6.8 Okay
Oct 2020
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Bro I found a strangers loaded gun in my car how are they not gonna refund me for that?! Like, how can you be COVID-clean and not find the handgun someone left in the centre console???Cons:
Less loaded firearms.Alamo
7.7
Good
187 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.5
One location in Memphis
from $71/day
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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The car smell like tabaco or weed10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Very Clean And Very Up To Date Meaning New Vehicle And Very Safe .Cons:
All good Very nice8.0 Very good
Aug 2020
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Yes. They were backed up but accommodated as quickly as they couldCons:
Be better about mask useage. Both wearing them and wearing them properly.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Staff at pick up and at drop were very helpful.Cons:
Nothing.6.8 Okay
Aug 2020
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Easy drop off, alamo on the phone was super helpfulCons:
Customer service at Memphis Airport Alamo was horrendous on pick up day. Rude agents, unable to answer simple questions. No one wearing masks. Instead of being helpful or understanding, they were rude and demeaning.Avis
6.3
Okay
115 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.6
5 locations in Memphis
from $63/day
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6.0 Okay
May 2021
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It was ok but they ran out of cars down town avis but i was compensated for atruck but every they were nice at the counter great hospitality kept at same price so things were good4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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Drop offCons:
The car that I picked up in Memphis was filthy. It smelled and clearly hasn’t been cleaned, never mind sanitized and during a pandemic. I only noticed the extent of the dirty condition after my departure from the airport.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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It was a very easy car rental. As soon as I walked up to the Avis rental agent she asked for my last name, took my I'd and credit card and I signed the agreement via the terminal and I was able to quickly leave. The car was very clean and very comfortable. It drove very well. Plus it was a nice looking car. Also the agent was very friendly.Cons:
They switched the type of car I had agreed to when I made the reservation. At first it was a Galant but they changed it to an eclipse although I liked the eclipse better. It was a small SUV. Since I had a one way they said the Galant wasnt available for a one way rental. I was surprised they held an extra $150.00 on my credit card in addition to the rental price until I brought the car back on time which I did. I don't remember seeing the hold fee at the time the reservation was made. After I returned the car I remember hearing the agent say it would take several days for the hold fee to drop off. The vehicle had these very dark smudges around the back. It was dimly lit in the garage where I took possession of the car. So when I drove out I stopped and took a video of the car and photos. I did this to make sure I was protected and that they would not claim that I had committed any damage that was on the car before I took possession. It appeared that at some point someone had black duck tape around the back because I could see where large pieces of tape had been peeled off but this thick sticky residue remained. It didnt bother me because the car still drove fine but I sent a photo to Avis Facebook messenger with my confirmation number to let them see it. Regular washing would not take that off. Maybe a special type of chemical could remove it. The car had been washed but the tape residue was still there and very noticeable. Last, I picked up the car at the Memphis International Airport. I should have been informed that I go the 1st floor, instead of the 2nd floor, to process the rental because the 2nd floor is only for people with an Avis Preferred account. After the paperwork is processed on the 1st floor, I then had to go to the 3rd floor where the vehicles were kept to get the car.8.0 Very good
Mar 2021
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The staff was super friendly!!Cons:
More car options. The airport location was sold out due to spring break, so we had to Uber 30min away to rent a car.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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ABSOLUTELY NOTHINGCons:
Staff was rude and disrespectful... Car was reserved and when I proceeded upstairs to retrieve someone was loading their luggage in it. Charges were added to the change in reservation that were not added downstairs on the original.8.0 Very good
Dec 2020
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Ease of accessCons:
Upon drop off there was no one around to explain what to do. Just made assumption we were to leave keys in car.Dollar
6.1
Okay
118 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
6.0
One location in Memphis
from $61/day
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7.9 Good
Jun 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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NothingCons:
They closed at 10. People were there who said they left office at 8:30. Left everyone stranded.8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Car was solid and comfortable.Cons:
Tire pressure, windshield fluid, radiator fluid and working radio. Picking up in Memphis was not a pleasant experience.4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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The drop off was easyCons:
The pick up was horrible.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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nothingCons:
not surprising customers with a $150 interior cleaning charge2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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NothingCons:
The staff, pickup experienceHertz
5.6
Fair
232 reviewsBest rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.7
5 locations in Memphis
from $39/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
Budget
5.9
Fair
96 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
6.2
5 locations in Memphis
from $90/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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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.4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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Car was nice! Which I suppose is the most important part. Clean, odor-free, got a size upgrade, which as a 6’3” man I appreciated. Drop-off was easy and the employee at the Jackson location couldn’t have been nicer.Cons:
It literally took longer for me to pick up my car in Memphis than my incoming flight from Atlanta took. It was well over an hour before keys were placed in my hands due to a slow moving line at the pickup counter (my representative was lovely, but had to constantly stop service to assist the other representative. Lovely gesture, slowed down service), and then once I got upstairs to the pickup counter, the crew in the garage could not have been any less helpful. My car was ready, but I had to wait another 30-45 minutes in the line just to be talked to to simply pick up my keys. I hate being that sort of Karen, but there is a line where the service becomes so terrible I can’t keep it to myself. Especially after having to travel last second for a family emergency, this lack of service and consideration for my time and business will keep me from booking Budget in the future unless it’s the only option available, especially at Memphis.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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George was very friendly and efficient.Cons:
This location is only open 3 days a week and has 1 person working alone. Although he was able to do it all by himself, he needs help. The wait was long and no more cars were available by 10am. I had to go to a separate location to pick up a vehicle4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2021
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Drop off was smooth other than the fact employee checked out customer who returned car after me first as he was more aggressive to the window.Cons:
Wait time for car, I reserved in advance, was well over an hour. Then desk staff asked me if I wanted to wait “ for my car” or take a mid size SUV upgrade. I asked if there was a charge, she said yes yet could not tell me how much til she ran my credit card. Then proceeded to tell me it was$11 more for the wkd, and at frustration to just get a car I agreed. My car was not an upgrade as I was to have an intermediate suv like “ a Nissan Rogue”. In fact I got a compact Nissan Kicks which my 6’5” passenger hardly fit. Just irritated that you charged ME extra, Gabe me a smaller car, and could do so because customers are already angry waiting for so long to get out of the airportPayless
5.0
Fair
83 reviewsCleanliness
5.7
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.2
Value for money
5.0
One location in Memphis
from $79/day
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9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2020
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Could not find a Payless agent, Finally discovered Avis agents could help10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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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 search6.8 Okay
Nov 2019
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Staff was friendly, car was clean, everything worked.Cons:
1. No car was available when we arrived, in spite of my efforts earlier to ensure there would be. We were lucky that a car appeared within 20 mins. 2. The air pressure warning was on the entire 8 days. I added air to all tires but the warning persisted. 3. Too much time spent waiting for receipt to be printed upon our return. Avis doesn’t seem to try harder anymore.2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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absolutely nothingCons:
go with anyone else but them10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Smooth, no problems.2.0 Poor
Jan 2019
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Nothing. They are horrible.Cons:
When I arrived to pickup the car at 1pm on a Thursday there was no one at the counter and there had not been an attendant for some time. The rep from Avis at the next counter gave me the same deal since no one was working at Payless. Also, when I called to inquire about a baby car seat the automated phone system required that I provide an "Access Code", whatever that is, to complete the call and I was not able to get anyone on the phone to assist. I will never use this junk company again.Thrifty
4.9
Mediocre
98 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
5.5
One location in Memphis
from $67/day
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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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
May 2021
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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
Apr 2021
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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
Mar 2021
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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 ready6.0 Okay
Feb 2021
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Drop off was ok. The pickup attendant was rude.Cons:
Better customer service at pickup2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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How about been open! They aren’t open past 2 on Saturday. Unacceptable to rent not knowing these hours.National
9.0
Wonderful
5 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in Memphis
from $57/day
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Super easy pickup and dropoff. Brand new vehicle.Cons:
Called a few days ahead to change my pickup to one hour earlier, but reservations told there was no availability and the price would change. When i arrived 30 minutes early anyway there were multiple vehicles available and the Memphis team were happy for me to drive off in one.Eagle Rent A Car
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One location in Memphis
Sunnycars
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One location in Memphis
1075 travelers who rented a car in Memphis gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.3
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