East TN road trip rental
Three days, three states, one good car
Asheville, the Blue Ridge, the Dragon, the Cherohala Skyway. The roads here are the point. Pick the right car for how you drive.
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Quick answer
Explore the active rental fleet and choose the car that fits your trip. Choose Maryville pickup or contactless delivery at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Review the pickup instructions for your confirmed booking before traveling.
Key facts
- Trunk space
- Limited in sports cars, pack accordingly
- Current vehicles listed
- 14
- Pickup
- Maryville or TYS airport delivery
- Pricing
- Choose trip dates and times on a vehicle page
Cars that fit the moment
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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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Choosing your car for the route
East Tennessee road trips fall into a few categories, and the right car is very different for each.
The roads worth planning around
The Blue Ridge Parkway out of Asheville adds another dimension if you're willing to cross into North Carolina. 469 miles total, but the section between Asheville and Cherokee gives you an 80-mile stretch of National Park road at 45mph with endless overlooks. Pair it with Deals Gap on the way back and you have a full two-day driving loop.
- Cherohala Skyway: 43 miles, Tellico Plains to Robbinsville, low traffic
- Tail of the Dragon: 318 curves, 11 miles, TN/NC border at Deals Gap
- Blue Ridge Parkway: enters NC near Asheville, connects to Cherokee and Deals Gap loop
- Foothills Parkway: 17-mile ridge road, 20 min from Maryville, easy first-day warmup
- Natchez Trace Parkway: further south, worth the detour if the trip extends to Nashville
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the car to Asheville or across state lines?
Yes. Standard road trip use into neighboring states (North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia) is fine. The booking covers normal road use. Let us know in advance if your route takes the car significantly far from Tennessee, not because it's restricted, just so we're informed.
Can I do the whole Dragon + Cherohala loop in one day?
Yes, and it's a great day. Dragon first (north to south, Deals Gap), continue south to Robbinsville, then east along the Cherohala Skyway back to Tellico Plains. Return via 411 to Maryville. Budget 6–8 hours with stops, lunch, and enjoying the drive rather than running it. Check the mileage terms for your selected vehicle and trip before booking. Include the drive to your destination and the return journey when estimating distance.
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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Cherohala Skyway
43 miles of ridge road. The anchor of any East Tennessee driving road trip.
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Tail of the Dragon
318 curves in 11 miles. Combine with the Cherohala for a full driving day.
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TYS airport pickup
Fly in and pick up at TYS. Contactless, no counter, start the trip from the airport.
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