$41 Cheap Car Rental in Athens, TN

If your trip to Athens is all locked in but your travel itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a helping hand.Not far from the city center, Regional Park is one attraction you might like to add to your must-see list. Heritage Park and Knox Park are also not far away and worth checking out.

Make sure the gas tank is full, because there are a few good reasons to go exploring beyond Athens. They include Sunsphere Tower in Knoxville — a popular road-trip destination just 50 miles away. When you’ve ticked that off your list, point your rental car toward Knoxville Zoological Gardens.

With your own rental vehicle, Athens is all yours to enjoy. People visit this interesting city for a wealth of reasons, and here at CarRentals.com we have a different car for each of them. A key priority for large families is space (and legroom). Depending on the size of the family, that could mean anything from a full-size car to an SUV. Budget travelers usually go for the great mileage and affordability of our smaller cars, such as a mini or compact car. If you’re looking to make a grand entrance in Athens, you could even cast an eye over our special category for a vehicle that will make any car buff go wobbly at the knees.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a wide variety of luxurious rentals in Athens. What you go with will depend on your budget and what you plan to do. Specialty vehicles offer the best in comfort and class. If you’re splashing out, why not go for an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a fancy mid-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you’re just after something to get you from A to B as efficiently as possible, stick with a budget compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your wallet).

In Athens, you’ll have to keep on the right-hand side. When exploring someplace new, it’s always a wise idea to go for a car with automatic transmission. That way, you can focus on the road and not worry about gear changes.

Finding a parking space in Athens is a piece of cake. There’s no need to circle the block in dense traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s plenty of off and on-street parking to choose from.

Since the population of Athens is only 13,500, you shouldn’t encounter too much difficulty with traffic congestion. However, downtown streets can get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving then.

While cruising through the streets of Athens, keep in mind that the speed limits range from 30mph to 70mph. Residential areas are 30mph unless signed otherwise.

Generally speaking, your chosen rental car company will charge the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may share your contact details with the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.

As is the case in many places, normal cell phone usage is prohibited while cruising in your car around Athens. However, there is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just make sure you maintain focus on the road.

In Athens, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.08%. If you’re going to have a drink or two, you’d be wise to leave the car behind.

Yes. But before doing so, you must bring the vehicle to a complete stop and only proceed if there’s no oncoming traffic.

Seat belts have to be worn in Tennessee. Having said that, the rules may vary for certain vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.