Knoxville // East Tennessee
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Distinctive cars, direct booking and current listings. Choose Maryville pickup or contactless TYS airport delivery.
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Quick answer
Explore the current Drive865 fleet for your Knoxville trip. Our pickup base is in Maryville; we also offer contactless delivery at TYS. Enter your trip dates and times below to compare prices, then choose the actual vehicle you want.
Key facts
- Airport code
- TYS, McGhee Tyson Airport
- Service area
- Knoxville, Maryville, Alcoa, and all of East Tennessee
- Counter wait
- None, contactless lockbox pickup
- Current vehicles listed
- 14
- Pickup
- Maryville or TYS airport delivery
- Pricing
- Compare estimates below for your trip dates
Good fits from this pickup
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14 current options. Enter your trip times once, then choose a vehicle to check availability.
Earliest pickup: today at 2:30 PM ET.
Estimates include rental taxes. Optional extras and airport exit parking are separate. Your dates carry through to the vehicle page.
2020 Subaru BRZ Limited
4 seats · Manual · RWD
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2021 Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium
2 seats · Automatic · RWD
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2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 30th Anniversary
2 seats · Manual · RWD · Convertible
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2023 Honda Civic Sport Touring
5 seats · Automatic · FWD
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2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Base
5 seats · Automatic · 4WD
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2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams
5 seats · Automatic · 4WD
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2023 Honda Odyssey Sport
8 seats · Automatic · FWD
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2022 Subaru WRX GT
5 seats · Automatic · AWD
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2014 Nissan NV Passenger SL
12 seats · Automatic · RWD
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2017 Nissan NV Passenger SL
12 seats · Automatic · RWD
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2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0
4 seats · Manual · RWD
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2021 Subaru WRX STI Base
5 seats · Manual · AWD
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2024 Nissan Z NISMO
2 seats · Automatic · RWD
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1994 Toyota MR2 GT-S
2 seats · Manual · RWD
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Need help with seating, luggage or pickup? Ask us before you book.
Arrange pickup before your trip
Drive865 is a direct-booking rental company based in Maryville. Choose Maryville pickup or contactless TYS airport delivery, then follow the pickup and return instructions for your confirmed booking.
There is no separate charge for TYS delivery. Customer responsible for airport parking fee upon exit, typically no more than $13 Do not travel to a city-center rental counter; use the pickup point and instructions in your confirmed trip.
Drive865 in Knoxville: how it works
Follow the pickup and return instructions attached to your confirmed booking. Choose the requested dates and times in the booking flow, and contact the booking channel if your arrival plans change.
Knoxville is the gateway to some of the best driving roads in the eastern United States. Tail of the Dragon (US-129) is about 70 miles away. The Cherohala Skyway entrance is about 60 miles away. Cades Cove is about 55 miles. The Foothills Parkway is about 30 miles. These aren't generic rental-car destinations. They're roads worth building a trip around, and we build our fleet around that fact.
Why Knoxville renters choose Drive865
Local renters (Knoxville residents, UT students, and Blount County residents) use Drive865 for weekend driving trips, special occasion rentals, and one-day experiences. You don't need to be flying in to rent from us. Our Maryville location serves local pickup without the airport logistics.
Getting around Knoxville
Knoxville's geography is anchored by I-40 (east-west), I-75 (north-south), and the Tennessee River. The university and Old City are on the western edge of downtown. West Knoxville (Farragut, Bearden, Hardin Valley) is the commercial corridor toward the airport. Getting from anywhere in Knoxville to TYS takes 20–30 minutes by highway.
The practical logistics for a TYS pickup: exact location, directions, and lockbox code arrive with your booking confirmation. For a Maryville pickup, we'll communicate the exact location after booking confirmation. Both work the same way: lockbox code, photograph at pickup, done.
Drive times to nearby destinations
| From | To | Minutes | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Knoxville | McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) | 25 | 15 |
| Downtown Knoxville | Deals Gap (Tail of the Dragon) | 90 | 70 |
| Downtown Knoxville | Cades Cove loop entrance | 85 | 60 |
| Downtown Knoxville | Gatlinburg, TN | 70 | 55 |
| Downtown Knoxville | Neyland Stadium (UT) | 5 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to go to the airport to pick up a Drive865 car?
No. Our Maryville location serves as the local pickup point. The exact address is shared with you after booking confirmation. It's not public to protect pickup-point confidentiality. Maryville is about 20 minutes from downtown Knoxville on US-411.
Does Drive865 deliver to Knoxville addresses?
Case-by-case. We sometimes arrange delivery to venues, hotels, and residences in the Knoxville/Maryville area. Message us before booking with the address and timeline. We'll let you know if it works for your dates.
What's the minimum age to rent?
Review the current driver eligibility and document requirements in the booking flow and rental terms. Each person who plans to drive must complete the required approval steps before driving.
Can I leave my personal car while I rent?
If you're flying out, TYS has public long-term parking. If you'd rather skip airport parking, pick up at our Maryville location instead: same fleet, same lockbox process.
Can I book on the same day?
We occasionally accommodate same-day bookings depending on vehicle availability and prep time. For the best availability, book at least 24–48 hours in advance. For popular dates (Dragon weekends in May/June/September/October, UT home games), book as early as possible.
How do I see pricing and request a booking?
Use the trip date fields to compare estimates, then open a vehicle to check availability. A listed vehicle is not a guarantee of availability for your dates. Continue from the vehicle page to submit a booking request.
Where do I collect the car?
Choose Maryville pickup or contactless delivery at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Review the pickup instructions for your confirmed booking before traveling. Airport delivery has no separate delivery charge. Customer responsible for airport parking fee upon exit, typically no more than $13
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