Car Rental - Kingsport

 

Rent a car in Kingsport to explore the beautiful outdoors of Tennessee’s northwestern corner. With a rental car in Kingsport, you can easily  visit Kingsport’s many nature reserves and travel further down into the state.

Discover the mystery of the Appalachian Caverns and the network of trails through Bays Mountain Park just outside the city. Downtown is home to many must-try independent restaurants and high-end boutiques for all your food and fashion needs.

With car rental in Kingsport, visiting other popular cities across Tennessee is simple. Knoxville is only two hours away along the I-81 and I-40, while Nashville is just four hours west across the state.

You’ll find our pickup locations at Tri-Cities Airport and just off the US 11W in the Blountville area. Reserve a large SUV for the whole family’s comfort or a luxury sedan to drive through Tennessee in style.

Kingsport Locations

A Quick Guide to Kingsport

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium Kingsport

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium

853 Bays Mountain Park Road, TN, 37660

Drive 20 minutes out of Kingsport in your rental car along the I-26 to discover 3,500 acres of protected land. This breathtaking nature reserve has more than 39 miles of hiking trails and a vast 44-acre lake. Meet wolves and bobcats at the designated animal habitats and learn more about the park at the nature center. Whizz down the 300ft zip line at the rope course to finish your day.

Appalachian Caverns Kingsport

Appalachian Caverns

420 Cave Hill Road, TN, 37617

Uncover exquisite gems beneath the earth’s surface at the Appalachian Caverns, just 30 minutes from Kingsport in your car rental. Schedule a guided tour through the naturally formed underground caverns and into the Gem Mine, where you can try your hand at prospecting to take home your own semi-precious jewel.

Warrior’s Path State Park Kingsport

Warrior’s Path State Park

490 Hemlock Road, TN, 37663

Warrior’s Path State Park covers an expansive 950-acres of pure beauty. Follow more than 12 miles of public footpaths through an array of brightly colored seasonal flowers, which attract bees and butterflies. Stop by Fort Patrick Henry Lake for a refreshing swim or an afternoon of fishing.

MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center

1901 Meadowview Parkway, TN, 37660

Relax in contemporary surroundings at this Marriott hotel, which offers beautiful suites with balconies overlooking the alpine landscape. Enjoy fine dining at the hotel restaurant, take a dip in the indoor pool and play 18 holes on a course rated highly by Golf Digest.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

1217 Stewball Circle, TN, 37660

Just a two-minute drive off the I-26 in your Kingsport rental car, suites at this Holiday Inn are modern and well equipped, with full bathrooms. Relax in the  large tub, wrap yourself in luxury bedding and fix breakfast in the kitchenette. After a day exploring, wind down at the fitness center and pool.

La Quinta Inn & Suites

10150 Airport Parkway, TN, 37663

The La Quinta offers an inexpensive stay with great amenities, just a five-minute drive in your Kingsport car rental from the airport. Start your day with stacks of waffles and fresh fruit then come back to relax in front of your in-room HDTV.

Braeden’s BBQ

823 North Eastman Road, TN, 37664

Braeden’s is renowned for serving up meat that’s smoked low and slow for 24 hours to ensure lip-smacking flavor. Feast on mouth-watering platters of hickory-smoked ribs, pulled turkey and juicy burgers topped with smoked cheddar and BBQ sauce.

Giuseppe’s

2539 East Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660

Giuseppe’s has been a Kingsport classic since 1987, when brothers Raffaele and Mike Misciagna set up this authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of the city. Decadents here get to dine on an array of flavorful Italian meals, using only the freshest of ingredients. Aside from the spellbinding ambience that greets you, enjoy a varied menu of pasta, seafood entrées, and much more. 

The Main Street Pizza Company

242 East Main Street, TN, 37660

Drive to the heart of Downtown Kingsport in your car rental and discover this classic pizzeria serving some of the best pies in the area. Choose unique pizzas from the specialty menu, like the Thai pizza with coconut chicken or the carnivore pizza topped with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, salami and ham.

Driving In and Around Kingsport

  • Kingsport Public Parking Garage (37600) is at the heart of Downtown near the famous Kingsport Carousel and many popular restaurants.
  • 1901 Meadowview Parkway Parking (37660) gives easy access to the hiking trails in the Meadowview area, many leading to Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium.
  • On-street parking meters are available across downtown Kingsport. Each has unique parking times, so make sure you check before leaving your rental car.

 

  • Interstate 26 (I-26) runs northwest-southeast from Kingsport to Asheville, North Carolina.
  • nterstate 8- (I-80) starts at the southern terminus in Dandridge and connects to the I-26 in Kingsport before continuing to Johnson City.
  • U.S. Route 11W (US 11W) enters Kingsport from Rogersville and connects the city to Knoxville at the southern end and the Virginia state line in the north.

 

How to get from Tri-Cities Airport to Kingsport

It takes just over 20 minutes to drive in your Kingsport car rental from the airport in Blountville to central Kingsport.

  1. From the airport parking lot, head north on Airport circle.
  2. Turn left on to Aviation Drive.
  3. Take a right turn towards TN-357/Airport Parkway.
  4. Merge left on to I-81 S and follow signs for Kingsport.
  5. Take Exit 59 and merge on to TN-36.
  6. Continue straight for seven miles to reach Downtown.

 

How to get from car rental in Kingsport to Knoxville

With car rental in Kingsport, you can reach exciting Knoxville in just under two hours. Take the I-26 East out of the city and get on to the I-81 to continue south. Use the I-40 West to take the TN-158 into Knoxville. you can reach exciting Knoxville in just under two hours. Take the I-26 East out of the city and get on to the I-81 to continue south. Use the I-40 West to take the TN-158 into Knoxville.

 

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