Car Rental - Memphis

 

Car rental in Memphis opens doors to the sweet, southern soul of Tennessee. Perched on the banks of the Mississippi River, it’s a magical place to discover the roots of rock and roll, tuck into tender grilled ribs and visit Elvis Presley’s beloved Graceland mansion.

Memphis is a music and food lover’s haven and you can rent a car to explore the collection of bucket-list-worthy attractions you’ll find here. Check out the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the sweet smells and tastes of Downtown Memphis’s smokey BBQ shacks.

Hit the road in your Memphis rental car and you can also experience nearby Southern cities of Nashville and New Orleans during your adventure through the Deep South.

Visit one of our Hertz locations, found across the city, to pick up your car after booking online. Choose from compact hatchbacks, spacious SUVs and romance ready convertibles to kickstart an unforgettable trip, when you reserve your Memphis car rental today.

Memphis Locations

A Quick Guide to Memphis

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Visit Graceland

Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116, United States

No visit to Memphis is complete without visiting the iconic home of Elvis Presley. The beautiful Graceland mansion is where he resided and relaxed with family and friends. It’s now an interactive museum, packed with costumes, artifacts and exhibitions that cover everything about Elvis’ life – from his early years in the army, to his journey towards global superstardom. Graceland recommends paying for parking in advance, so take a note of your Memphis rental car’s license plate before booking your tickets.

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Explore Beale Street

Beale Street, Memphis, TN, 38103

Officially named as the Home of the Blues in 1997, Beale Street is awash with electric-blue neon signs and live music coming from every bar. From the melodies of blues and jazz, to hip hop and RnB, the lively sounds ricochet through the air in this buzzing cultural hub. Discover unique restaurants, bars and shops, all celebrating the south’s finest musicians and movements. There are thousands of parking spaces for your holiday rental car close by – try 250 Peabody Place Parking Garage.

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Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum

191 Beale Street, Memphis, TN, 38103

Journey through decades of musical history at the Memphis Rock n’ Soul Museum. Take a digital audio tour which talks you through the instruments, costumes and music, found across seven galleries. The museum pays homage to the pioneers who overcame years of racial and economic oppression, to make the incredible sounds we love so much today.

The Peabody Memphis

118 S 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Memphis’ most famous hotel, the Peabody is a historic and luxurious hotel, based just two blocks away from Beale Street. It has an opulent décor throughout its guestrooms and suites and is renowned for its five resident ducks who march through the lobby daily. Choose self-parking or treat yourself to valet parking for your Memphis car rental at The Peabody.

ARRIVE Memphis

477 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103

With over 60 guest rooms, an all-day bakery and a poker room, the ARRIVE Memphis is one of the most upmarket places to stay in the city. Choose here to make use of the great location, close to Beale Street and Downtown, as well as the modern marble bathrooms and in-room amenities. Valet parking for your Memphis car rental can be accessed on Butler Street, adjacent to the hotel.

Guesthouse at Graceland

3600 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116

Music fans will love the opportunity to stay at the fabulous guesthouse at Graceland. Situated a short walking distance away from Elvis’s home, you can enjoy decadent rooms and first-rate service, with a stunning outdoor pool to take a dip in too.

Cozy Corner

735 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38105

If you’re looking for a genuine, no-frills taste of Memphis BBQ, where the service is quick and the food fantastic, this is the place to head. Enjoy melt-off-the-bone ribs, sticky BBQ chicken and piping hot fries, fresh from the fryer.

Alcenia’s

317 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103

For gorgeous home-cooked food, where everything is made from scratch, make a reservation at Alcenia’s. Fill up on creamy bowls of mac and cheese, alongside tasty fried chicken dishes at this small and eclectic eatery.

Restaurant Iris

4550 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117

For fine dining in a cozy house setting, choose Restaurant Iris, close to Overton Square. Chef Kelly English dishes up modern Southern cooking with impeccable service. Start with crab au gratin or baked oysters, then move on to prime beef filet or braised short ribs with a twist.

Driving In and Around Memphis

  • There are several parking lots in Downtown Memphis, including All Right Central Parking Inc (38103) and AmeriPark Inc (38103) on Beale Street. Both are within walking distance from some of the city’s best restaurants and museums, and parking is payable by mobile app or card.
  • Street parking for your rental car is payable by meter throughout Memphis and in popular tourist areas. There is free street parking available on Sundays.
  • In Uptown Memphis, you’ll find parking lots for your car rental on Front Street, including River Parks Garage (38103), which is open 24 hours a day.

Rush hour traffic in Memphis can pick up between 7 am and 9 am, then in the evening between 3.30 pm and 6 pm. For a quicker journey, try scheduling your trips outside these hours when renting a car in Memphis.

Main Routes in Memphis

  • Interstate 40 (I-40) – runs from east to west and enters the city from Arkansas. The highway passes the north and west sides of Downtown, before exiting the city via the Haywood Counties.
  • Interstate 55 (I-55) – entering the city from northwest Mississippi, Interstate 55 is a major north-south highway. It connects the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes, passing through Memphis.

Downtown Memphis to Memphis International Airport

The seven-mile journey from Downtown Memphis to Memphis International Airport in your holiday car rental takes around 15 minutes along I-69.

  1. Take a right onto Union Avenue and head east towards I-240.
  2. Merge onto I-240 S/I-69 and continue to follow Interstate 69.
  3. Stay on this route for around seven miles.
  4. Use the two left lanes to merge onto I-240 E.
  5. Take exit 23B on Plough Boulevard towards the International Airport.
  6. Continue onto Jim McGehee Parkway and follow signs for the airport.
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