Searching Turo near TYS? We have a lockbox in the airport lot.

Alcoa, TN is the municipality that hosts McGhee Tyson Airport. When travelers search 'Turo Alcoa TN' or 'Turo near TYS,' they're looking for a rental that doesn't involve the terminal counter — the national chains inside TYS come with the queues and markup that go with them.

Drive865 is an off-airport operation with a lockbox in Economy Lot C. It's a five-minute walk from baggage claim — no shuttle, no counter, no waiting in line. Your booking confirmation includes a photo of the car's location and a lockbox code. Pick up and go.

We also list on Turo, so if you started on Turo and found this page, that's expected. You can book through Turo and get the same lockbox pickup. Or book direct here and typically pay 10–25% less for the same car at the same lot.

The TYS pickup process is identical on both channels. Same lot, same lockbox, same car. What changes is the booking layer and the price.

Booking through Turo gives you Turo's protection plans. If you don't have personal auto insurance that extends to rentals, or if you'd rather have a structured deductible with a platform behind it, Turo's Standard or Premier plan is a straightforward option. That's a real advantage for travelers without adequate coverage.

Booking direct gives you lower rates and a direct line to us. Our multi-day discounts apply — 3-day, 7-day, and 28-day tiers that don't exist on Turo. Our promo codes apply. And if something comes up before or during the trip, you're texting us directly instead of through a platform queue.

The honest summary: if you have coverage and want the lowest price on a known car, book direct. If you want the platform protection layer, book through Turo. Either way, the car is in Economy Lot C.

After booking, you'll receive a confirmation with a photo of the car's spot in Economy Lot C and a lockbox code. The lockbox is on the car. When you arrive at TYS, exit baggage claim toward the Economy Lot — five minutes, no shuttle. Find the car, open the lockbox, keys inside. You're driving before most counter-rental customers have finished their paperwork.

Return is the same process in reverse. Park in the designated spot, lock the keys in the lockbox, and the booking closes. We do a documented condition walk-around after every return.

The most common issue is flight delays — if your flight lands late, the car is still there. The code works whenever you arrive, including late at night. If there's a significant change in plans, text us. Faster on direct bookings than through Turo's platform thread.