Drive865 + Turo // Tail of the Dragon
Turo for the Tail of the Dragon
Compare the current direct-booking fleet for this trip, then check the vehicle, dates and pickup arrangement on the channel you choose.
Same fleet, two booking channels. Direct is usually cheaper because there's no platform fee.
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
- TYS to Deals Gap
- About 1 hour 10 minutes
- Maryville to Deals Gap
- About 55 minutes
- Current vehicles listed
- 8
- 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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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 Dragon guests often switch to direct booking
The Tail of the Dragon is 318 curves in 11 miles. People planning this trip aren't browsing. They've researched the road, picked the car, and have specific questions before they confirm. What tires are on it? When was the last alignment? Is the clutch light or weighted? Is the car in pristine condition or has it been driven hard?
Those questions land in our inbox whether you book on Turo or direct. But when you book direct, we're talking to you over text or email with no platform in the middle. Faster answers, more honest context, and you leave confident about the car you're picking up.
Turo's messaging system works fine for routine bookings. For a Dragon trip, the back-and-forth before you confirm matters more than for most rentals. Direct booking is just cleaner for that.
The Dragon car lineup
All four are maintained to drive enthusiast-spec. We drive them ourselves; we're not renting cars we wouldn't trust on the Dragon.
Logistics: Maryville pickup is closer
Our Maryville pickup is about 55 minutes from Deals Gap. TYS is about 70 minutes. For guests flying in, TYS is the obvious move. For guests driving from anywhere else in East Tennessee, the Maryville pickup skips the airport detour and you're on US-129 faster.
The return process is the same contactless lockbox. Leave the car at whichever location you arranged, drop the key in the lockbox, and you're done. Most Dragon guests book a full day or overnight. The pace of the road calls for it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ask about the car's condition before booking?
Yes, and this is exactly the kind of question that's easier over direct booking. Text us with your trip dates and the specific car you're looking at. We'll tell you tire age, last service, and whether there's anything to know.
Is it faster to message you directly than through Turo?
Yes. Turo's in-app messaging works, but there's still a platform layer. Direct booking means you're texting our phone number directly. We're fast either way, but direct is faster for detailed pre-trip questions.
How far is the Dragon from TYS?
About 1 hour and 10 minutes from TYS to Deals Gap via US-411 and US-129. Our Maryville pickup shaves about 15 minutes off that drive.
Do you allow track days or time attacks?
No. The Dragon is a public road, and we're fine with spirited driving there. Track events and time-attack runs are excluded. The cars are insured for road use, not competition use.
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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