Experience gift, East TN
Give them a day in the car
You don't have to buy it. You don't have to keep it. Just drive it for one day. The roads here are worth it.
Quick answer
Explore our active enthusiast cars, with each car’s actual seating, transmission and drivetrain shown below. Choose Maryville pickup or contactless delivery at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Review the pickup instructions for your confirmed booking before traveling.
Key facts
- Driver requirements
- Review the current booking requirements
- Typical gift rental
- Choose dates and times to check the trip you want
- Gift logistics
- Confirm the payer and driver arrangements before booking
- Mileage overage
- Review the selected vehicle’s mileage terms
- Current vehicles listed
- 8
- Pickup
- Maryville or TYS airport delivery
- Pricing
- Choose trip dates and times on a vehicle page
Cars that fit the moment
See full fleet →Compare prices for your dates
8 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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2022 Subaru WRX GT
5 seats · Automatic · AWD
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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
View vehicle & pricing →Ready to request a trip? You'll create an account, verify your email and phone, and provide your driver's license, a selfie and insurance details before submitting. A request is reviewed before your booking is confirmed.
Need help with seating, luggage or pickup? Ask us before you book.
Why a driving day works as a gift
East Tennessee is genuinely one of the best places in the country to drive a sports car. The Foothills Parkway, the Cherohala Skyway, Deals Gap. These aren't marketing copy, they're the reason people drive from three states away to rent something manual and rear-wheel-drive for a weekend.
The experience is self-contained. One day, one car, drive it back, go home. No commitment, no maintenance, no depreciation. Just the driving.
How the gift booking works
Contact us before arranging a surprise rental so the payer and intended driver can complete the appropriate booking steps. 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.
- Confirm the intended driver and payer arrangements with us before booking
- Check the current driver requirements before planning the gift
- Compare quotes for the dates that fit the recipient’s plans
- Include a suggested route: Foothills Parkway west section is the classic East TN drive
- Check the selected vehicle’s mileage terms against your planned route
Frequently asked questions
Can I book the car without telling the recipient first?
Contact us before arranging a surprise. The intended driver still needs to complete the required booking and approval steps before pickup.
Can I buy a gift card or gift certificate instead of booking a specific date?
Check the current gift options on our site or contact us before arranging a gift. Confirm how the recipient will choose dates and complete the booking requirements.
What if the recipient wants more than one day?
Allow enough time for the recipient to enjoy the drive without rushing. Compare a quote for each date range you are considering; use the actual trip total to choose the rental window.
Does the recipient need their own insurance?
Check the current rental requirements and ask your insurer or benefit provider whether the specific driver, vehicle, booking channel and intended use are covered. Do not assume that a personal policy or card benefit covers every rental.
What's a good route to suggest along with the gift?
The Foothills Parkway west section (Walland to Chilhowee) is 17 miles of ridge-top two-lane with no traffic lights and views into the Smokies. It's the local answer to 'what's the best drive near here.' For a longer day: Foothills Parkway, then down through Townsend and into Cades Cove loop, then back via Maryville.
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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