Drive865 + Turo // Cades Cove
Turo Cades Cove: pick up in Maryville, 25 minutes from the loop.
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Quick answer
The cars on this page are current direct-booking listings. Check the marketplace’s current listings separately for its available vehicles, dates and pickup arrangements. Choose Maryville pickup or TYS airport delivery when requesting a direct booking. Follow the location and access instructions for your confirmed trip, and contact us if your arrival plans change.
Key facts
- Maryville to Cades Cove
- About 25 minutes via Townsend
- TYS to Cades Cove
- About 45 minutes via Maryville/Townsend
- Current vehicles listed
- 6
- Pickup
- Maryville or TYS airport delivery
- Pricing
- Choose trip dates and times on a vehicle page
What's in the fleet
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6 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.
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 30th Anniversary
2 seats · Manual · RWD · Convertible
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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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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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Why Maryville pickup makes sense for Cades Cove
Cades Cove is in the western section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, accessed from Townsend. That makes our Maryville location, about 25 minutes from the Townsend entrance, the closest rental pickup in the region.
Most 'Turo Cades Cove' searches are coming from visitors who already know they want the western Smokies experience: wildlife on the loop road, historic homesteads, and the quiet that the Gatlinburg side doesn't offer. The right car for that trip is in our fleet, and the right pickup is Maryville.
The 11-mile loop and what to drive it in
Cades Cove Loop Road is an 11-mile one-way paved loop through an open valley in the Smokies. Wildlife sightings (deer, turkey, black bear, occasional coyote) are common. The road is open to motor vehicles most days, though it's reserved for cyclists and hikers all day on Wednesdays from early May through late September. Plan accordingly.
How this compares to booking Turo
When you search 'Turo Cades Cove,' Turo surfaces Knoxville results, which means hosts at TYS. Drive865 is that host. But our Maryville pickup is meaningfully closer to Cades Cove than TYS, and it's an option that's easier to arrange through a direct booking.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cades Cove Loop Road?
An 11-mile one-way paved loop through a historic valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Wildlife sightings are common. The loop is open to vehicles most days; it's closed to motor vehicles all day on Wednesdays from early May through late September for cyclists and pedestrians.
Which Drive865 pickup is closest to Cades Cove?
Our Maryville location, about 25 minutes from the Townsend entrance via US-321. TYS is about 45 minutes via the same route.
Is there an admission fee for Cades Cove?
No. Great Smoky Mountains National Park doesn't charge admission. Parking at the Cades Cove picnic area and loop entrance is free.
What's the best time to visit Cades Cove to avoid crowds?
Weekday mornings, especially off-peak. The loop can be backed up on fall weekends. Arriving before 8am is the surest way to move at your own pace.
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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