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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 hire 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.
  • Book your rental car in Chattanooga at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Supplier choice rental cars in Chattanooga are around 40% cheaper than other car types, on average

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

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 much is gas price in Chattanooga?

    The average gas price in Chattanooga is 12.77 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 153 ﷼ and 204 ﷼, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Chattanooga?

    Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Chattanooga.

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

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

    A Special car rental in Chattanooga costs 193 ﷼ per day, on average.

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

    An Intermediate car rental in Chattanooga costs 256 ﷼ per day, on average.

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

    A Mini car rental in Chattanooga costs 374 ﷼ per day, on average.

Chattanooga car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

6.5

Okay

Read 30 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

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

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5714 Lee Highway

+1 423 531 8610

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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

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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

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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
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305 W 20th St

+1 423 267 9500

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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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

8.5

Very good

Read 12 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

7.7

2 locations in Chattanooga

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1001 Airport Road

+1 423 855 2232

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1966 Northpoint Blvd

+1 423 876 7629

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Full-size SUV

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Great car, great rate, smooth experience!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate

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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

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Smooth operation! Thank you

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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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

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Pros:

Great staff on both ends. Nice vehicle.

Cons:

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

8.0 Very good

Ted, Dec 2019

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Pros:

The employee, a young fellow, was very helpful to me. He even checked the tire pressure with a gauge when I mentioned that one front tire looked low. It was a little low. The car was perfect for us; it carried some furniture home, and we really enjoyed using Sirius XM to listen to music during our long drive home. Finally, the hybrid got super gas mileage during our drive to Washington, D.C., using only 1.5 tanks of gas.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was fine.

1 out of 4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.8

5 locations in Chattanooga

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1001 Airport Rd

+1 833 886 0852

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2148 Chapman Rd

+1 423 296 9902

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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305 W 20th Street

+1 423 267 9500

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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4514 Hixson Pike

+1 423 877 5559

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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5912 Lee Highway

+1 423 899 2633

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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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

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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

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Cons:

My pick up was scheduled the time they closed at 12

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

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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

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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.

1 out of 5

Budget

7.7

Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.4

2 locations in Chattanooga

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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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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2022

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I requested to pick up a car from the airport location. Day of a Budget representative contacted me to notify they received my reservation, but did not have a car available to give me. I then called the general help line who altered my reservation to a different pickup location. When I arrived they informed me they were the ones that had contacted me originally. I then called the Budget office at the airport directly, where my original pickup was supposed to be scheduled for, and had them transfer my reservation to their location. This was an incredible inconvenience as we were visiting the city where the reservation was made and had to coordinate transportation multiple times to pickup the car. Additionally receiving notice the morning of added unnecessary stress to a vacation. I will definitely not be using your services for future reservations.

6.0 Okay

Hillary, Jul 2022

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Vehicle was not cleaned. Previous user's dog hair and trash in vehicle with no offer to clean or offer discount.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

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Nothing

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2021

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Really efficient pick-up process and friendly service. The cars weren't the most impeccably clean but clean enough. They had me sign on actual hard copy papers and I wish there was a way to do it all electronically so that I would have a soft copy.

1 out of 2

Alamo

7.6

Good

Read 11 reviews

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.6

One location in Chattanooga

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1001 Airport Rd

+1 844 366 8845

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Minivan

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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

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Quick and easy with knowledgeable representative.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Supplier choice

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Associate at the counter went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience and a car that would assist my wife(who was on crutches) an ease of use getting in and out Thank you!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
everything was great, no issues

2.0 Poor

Aericka, Jun 2023

KAYAK
Would not let me cancel my rental at all!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2023

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Great car…personnel both in pick up and drop off excellent

1 out of 4

Dollar

7.2

Good

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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

One location in Chattanooga

Locations in Chattanooga

1001 Airport Road

+1 423 498 5808

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2019

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Pros:

The staff was very friendly and understanding. She was patient with the... complicated customer in line in front of us and very still had a fun conversation with us. Turning the vehicle in was quick and painless.

Cons:

My only complaint was that when we picked up our vehicle there was one person at the counter no one to help her.

Thrifty

6.6

Okay

Read 12 reviews

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.5

One location in Chattanooga

Locations in Chattanooga

1001 Airport Road

+1 423 498 5808

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

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Minivan

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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

8.0 Very good

Michael, Sep 2023

Supplier choice

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A little odd that I received a four-door pickup truck when I thought I would receive a compact, but everything else is fine.

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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