Hertz
Chevrolet Spark
or similar
- 4 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $53/day
Car Rental in Chattanooga
- Free cancellation on most offers
- 24/7 customer service
- No hidden fees
- Pay later on many offers
- 7rental companies
- 3pick-up points
- from $53 per day
- 8.7 top rated · Alamo
A rental car here costs $69 a day on average, about $487 for a week. Hertz is the cheapest for a small car, about $53 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
- In the terminal: 2
- Free cancellation: 7 of 7
- Debit card accepted: 2 of 7
- Alamo
- National
- Hertz
- Avis
- Budget
- Thrifty
- +1
Where to pick up in Chattanooga
| Pick-up point | Type | Suppliers | From / day | Average wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Airport · 10 km | Airport | 4 | $54 | 19 min |
| Chattanooga Northgate Mall · 11 km | City office | 2 | $60 | 16 min |
| Chattanooga · 11 km | City office | 1 | $53 | 16 min |
Car rental prices in Chattanooga by car type
| Class | Typical cars | Suppliers | From / day | Typical / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Chevrolet Spark, Mitsubishi Mirage, Ford Fiesta | 7 | $53 | |
| Compact | Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Ford Focus | 7 | $53 | |
| Intermediate | Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta | 7 | $53 | |
| Standard | Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima | 6 | $55 | |
| Full size | Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry | 6 | $55 | |
| Small SUV | Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade | 4 | $57 | |
| Medium SUV | Toyota Rav4, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Compass | 7 | $60 | $66 |
| Large SUV | Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | $79 | |
| SUV | Ford Flex | 2 | $136 | |
| Small or medium truck | Nissan Frontier, Ford F-150 | 2 | $78 | |
| Large truck | Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado | 3 | $58 |
The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Hertz
Hertz
Nissan Versa
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $53/day
Thrifty
Ford Focus
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $54/day
Dollar
Ford Fiesta
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $55/day
Budget
Hyundai Venue
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $60/day
Budget
Kia Soul
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $61/day
Avis
Kia Rio
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $62/day
Alamo
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $69/day
Hertz
Toyota Corolla
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $53/day
Thrifty
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $55/day
Hertz
Nissan Altima
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $55/day
Thrifty
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $55/day
Budget
Toyota Camry
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $63/day
Alamo
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $64/day
National
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $80/day
Thrifty
Buick Encore
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $57/day
Hertz
Ford Edge
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $60/day
Thrifty
Jeep Compass
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $60/day
Thrifty
Kia Sorento
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $63/day
Dollar
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $64/day
Budget
Toyota Rav4
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $68/day
Alamo
Jeep Renegade
or similar
- 5 seats
- 2 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $71/day
Avis
Mazda CX-50
or similar
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $72/day
Thrifty
Dodge Ram
or similar
- 2 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $58/day
Alamo
Nissan Frontier
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $78/day
Alamo
Chevrolet Silverado
or similar
- 2 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $81/day
National
Ford F-150
or similar
- 4 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic transmission
- Air conditioning
from $97/day
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Car rental companies in Chattanooga
Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jun 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices
Alamo
In the terminal
22 min wait
Credit card only
8.7
Excellent
5000+ reviews
from $64/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Service at the rental desk
8.8
Pick-up process
8.7
Drop-off process
9.2
Included in the price
- Taxes
- Airport fee
- Breakdown assistance
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- One-way rental allowed
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires
Office
Alamo at Chattanooga Airport
1001 Airport Rd, Ste 20, Chattanooga, 37421, TN
8443668845
National
In the terminal
22 min wait
Credit card only
8.7
Excellent
500+ reviews
from $80/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Service at the rental desk
8.8
Pick-up process
8.6
Drop-off process
9.0
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
National at Chattanooga Airport
1001 Airport Rd, Ste 20, Chattanooga, 37421, TN
8448063350
Hertz
16 min wait
Credit and debit cards
7.4
Very good
2000+ reviews
from $53/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
7.1
Cleanliness
7.8
Service at the rental desk
7.1
Pick-up process
6.7
Drop-off process
8.3
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Hertz in Chattanooga
103 Jubilee Dr, Chattanooga, Tn, 37421, TN
4235318610
Avis
18 min wait
Credit card only
7.1
Very good
5000+ reviews
from $62/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.8
Cleanliness
6.9
Service at the rental desk
7.2
Pick-up process
6.8
Drop-off process
8.2
Policies
- Full to full
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Avis at Chattanooga Northgate Mall
1966 Northpoint Blvd - Ste 114 (next to Goodwill store), Sears Auto Center, Hixson, 37343, TN
423-876-7629
Budget
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 08:00–12:00 · Sun 10:00–13:00
14 min wait
Credit card only
6.8
Good
10000+ reviews
from $60/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.5
Cleanliness
6.9
Service at the rental desk
6.6
Pick-up process
6.0
Drop-off process
8.0
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Budget at Chattanooga Northgate Mall
1966 Northpoint Blvd - Ste 114 (next to Goodwill store), Hixson, 37343, TN
423-875-1328
Thrifty
15 min wait
Credit card only
6.7
Good
5000+ reviews
from $54/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.2
Cleanliness
7.4
Service at the rental desk
6.4
Pick-up process
6.0
Drop-off process
7.8
Included in the price
- Airport fee
- Taxes
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Thrifty at Chattanooga Airport
Lovell Field, 1001 Airport Road, Chattanooga, TN, United States, 37421
(423) 498-5808
Dollar
15 min wait
Credit and debit cards
6.6
Good
5000+ reviews
from $55/day
Ratings, policies and office
Customer ratings
Value for money
6.1
Cleanliness
7.3
Service at the rental desk
6.3
Pick-up process
5.9
Drop-off process
7.7
Included in the price
- Airport fee
- Taxes
Policies
- Unlimited mileage
- Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
- Pre-registration available
Extras (paid at the desk)
GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat
Office
Dollar at Chattanooga Airport
Lovell Field, 1001 Airport Road, Chattanooga, TN, United States, 37421
(423) 498-5808
Rental conditions in Chattanooga
Based on 7 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Jun 2026.
| Debit card | Accepted by 2 of 7 suppliers: Hertz and Dollar. |
|---|---|
| Credit card | Usually required, in the main driver's name. 5 of 7 suppliers list no debit option. |
| Mileage | Unlimited at all 7 suppliers. |
| Transmission | All cars are automatic. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 7 suppliers. |
| Included in the price | Taxes, Airport fee |
| One-way rental | Allowed by 1 supplier. |
| Free additional driver | Alamo |
| Extras | Infant seat (7 suppliers), Child seat (7 suppliers), Booster seat (7 suppliers), GPS (6 suppliers), Ski rack (4 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers) |
| Special offers | Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier) |
Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules
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Car rental in Chattanooga: what to expect
Customers report an average wait at the desk from 14 min at Budget to 22 min at National.
For a small car, Hertz is the cheapest at about $53 a day and is rated 7.4 out of 10. Alamo is rated 8.7 and costs about $66.
100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 7 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.
Car rental in Chattanooga: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a car in Chattanooga?
Car rental in Chattanooga starts from $53 per day, and the average price is $69 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jun 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $209 for a 3-day weekend and $487 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.
Which car rental company has the best reviews in Chattanooga?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Chattanooga are:
- Alamo: rated 8.7/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $77 per day
- National: rated 8.7/10 by 500+ customers, average price $91 per day
- Hertz: rated 7.4/10 by 2000+ customers
Which is the cheapest car rental company in Chattanooga?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Chattanooga are:
- Hertz: about $53 per day
- Thrifty: about $54 per day
- Dollar: about $55 per day
Where do I pick up my rental car in Chattanooga?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
- Desk in or next to the terminal: Alamo and National
Can I pick up a car in Chattanooga and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Chattanooga, one-way rentals are offered by Alamo. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Chattanooga?
The minimum age to rent a car in Chattanooga is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.
Can I rent a car in Chattanooga with a debit card?
Rental companies in Chattanooga typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Chattanooga: Hertz and Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.
Which car rental companies in Chattanooga offer unlimited mileage?
7 rental companies in Chattanooga include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Hertz. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.
What fuel policy do rental companies use in Chattanooga?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Chattanooga are:
- Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Alamo and Avis.
- Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.
What extras can I add to a car rental in Chattanooga?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
- Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Chattanooga Alamo includes an additional driver for free.
- GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
- Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
- Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
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