Lenoir City // Loudon County, TN
Car rental near Lenoir City, Tennessee
Fort Loudoun Lake, Watts Bar, and the western Knoxville corridor. Drive865 serves Lenoir City through TYS and Maryville pickup.
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Quick answer
Drive865 doesn't have a Lenoir City storefront, but our TYS pickup is about 30 minutes from Lenoir City and our Maryville location is about 25 minutes. Lenoir City sits on Fort Loudoun Lake between Knoxville and Loudon, a quiet residential and lake community with good access to the Smokies and Tail of the Dragon.
Key facts
- From TYS
- ~30 min · 22 miles via US-321
- From Maryville
- ~25 min · 18 miles via US-321
- Drive865 storefront?
- No. Pickup at TYS or Maryville
- Lake access
- Fort Loudoun Lake, Watts Bar Lake
- Current vehicles listed
- 14
- Pickup
- Maryville or TYS airport delivery
- Pricing
- Choose trip dates and times on a vehicle page
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 3:30 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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Lenoir City and the western Knoxville corridor
Lenoir City is the county seat of Loudon County, Tennessee, a small city of about 10,000 on US-321 between Maryville and Kingston. It sits on the Tennessee River (Fort Loudoun Lake) and serves as a western gateway to the Knoxville metro area for residents of Loudon County.
Residents of Lenoir City and the surrounding Loudon County area who want to rent a sports car or distinctive vehicle typically pick up at our Maryville location, about 25 minutes east on US-321. The same US-321 corridor connects Maryville to Townsend and the Smokies, putting Lenoir City renters 50 minutes from Cades Cove and 90 minutes from Tail of the Dragon.
Getting a rental car to Lenoir City
US-321 runs directly from Maryville to Lenoir City. It's a two-lane highway through the foothills, straightforward and relatively low traffic. From TYS, the fastest route goes south through Maryville on US-411 and then west on US-321.
For Lenoir City residents renting locally, our Maryville pickup is the practical choice. No airport required: pick up in Maryville, return to Maryville.
Drive times to nearby destinations
| From | To | Minutes | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) | Lenoir City center | 30 | 22 |
| Maryville, TN | Lenoir City center | 25 | 18 |
| Lenoir City | Deals Gap (Tail of the Dragon) | 90 | 75 |
| Lenoir City | Cades Cove loop entrance | 60 | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
Can Drive865 deliver to a Lenoir City address?
Case-by-case. We sometimes arrange delivery to addresses in the western Knoxville corridor. Message us before booking.
Is there boat ramp access near Lenoir City for a lake day?
Yes, Fort Loudoun Lake has several public boat ramps in the Lenoir City area. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency manages public ramp access. Drive865 doesn't supply boats; we supply the car to get you there.
How far is Lenoir City from Tail of the Dragon?
About 75 miles and 90 minutes via US-321 through Maryville and Townsend to the Dragon's approach. A feasible day trip with an early start.
What airport serves Lenoir City?
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Alcoa is the closest commercial airport, about 30 minutes from Lenoir City on US-321.
How do I see pricing and request a booking?
Open a vehicle and select your trip start and end dates and times to see pricing. 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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