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    So, Alamo customers drop off at the Alamo booth, right?
    Ken S.

    Overall I was happy with our latest Alamo rental. Pickup took place after their nominal operating hours; it was after 12:30a, but the counter was staffed. We were a little concerned about some pre-existing damage to the body, but apparently we didn't need to be; the total at the end was exactly as expected. I have to say, the Challenger was fun to drive! So, plenty of good, but in the interest of balance: One of my pet peeves is made-up fees; two charges totaling almost $39 seem to apply. Also, we returned the car after-hours, and signs said to drop the keys off "in drop box by booth", but here's the rub - there's no Alamo booth! We dropped our keys off in the National drop-box and hoped for the best (it worked out okay).

    Lori H.

    Came here for vacation and rented a premium truck (Chevy Silverado) for a week. Rates were reasonable and the rental process was smooth and hassle-free! They are located at the terminal, so no shuttle to the car, which is great! The lady that took care of our rental reservation was super friendly and gave us scenic directions to our resort in Gatlinburg. We opted to fill up with gas ourselves as there are plenty of stations nearby. The return process was quick and efficient. We were emailed our receipt and it only took a couple minutes. Overall great experience. Would recommend.

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    After you drop off car is there a shuttle to Knoxville airport?

    Hello Charles. Our TYS location is within walking distance. If returning after hours, please place the keys in the Alamo return drop box located at the rental counter inside the Airport terminal. You may find directions and information at… Read more

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    Avis Rent A Car

    Avis Rent A Car

    2.4
    (34 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Avis, we need to talk. After this week's cross-country trip,…read moreI'm left wondering if this is normal service or a one-off disaster. We rented a car from the Avis counter inside Walmart in Leon Springs, Texas. I'll start with a positive note. The folks there were kind, patient, and helped clear up some early confusion on my end. No complaints with them. The trouble started the next morning when we set out for Tennessee in a heavy rainstorm. One of the windshield wipers was so worn out it smeared water across the glass like oil. Try driving 19 hours through rain with a blurry windshield. It wasn't just annoying, it felt unsafe. Once we arrived, we went to the Avis location at 4742 Centerline Dr. in Knoxville to get the wipers replaced. The guy behind the counter was polite but said he couldn't swap vehicles. Instead, he sent us next door to Pep Boys and told us Avis would approve it. Pep Boys had everything ready and were just waiting on Avis corporate to say yes. Then corporate denied it and told us to return the car. A complete waste of time for everyone involved. The employee at the Knoxville location quietly gave us a "direct line" to the airport desk and said they would swap the car there. We drove to the airport. The worker there immediately handed us keys to a new car. Except the key fob didn't unlock the car, and the car wouldn't start. The battery inside the fob was dead. So back inside we went. They gave us a third car. A white Chevy Trax that smelled like it had been used as a rolling ashtray. We pointed out the cigarette stench. The solution offered? Febreze. A couple of sprays. The smell was back before we hit the exit. So here we are, having driven halfway across the country in a car with bad wipers, and now finishing the trip back in a vehicle that reeks like stale smoke. Our clothes smell like it, too. I genuinely don't know whether to laugh or be furious. Is this what customers should expect from Avis? And where exactly do I send the dry cleaning bill?

    Everyone is just running around with their heads cut off. No names or numbers being called. Left a…read more7-month pregnant lady to wait for an hour and half and her vehicle was there the entire time. Terrible service.

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    National Car Rental

    National Car Rental

    3.9
    (21 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Oh my goodness!!! These people are the best!!! I am back in the "Volunteer State" again and back…read moreat the Knoxville Airport. I knew from my last visit that I was going to be taken care of when it came to getting my rental. Once again, I am very happy to be an Emerald member. I was greeted with a smile and when I told the representative that I was there in January, I got a bigger smile and a 'welcome back'. This time I was given a while Chrysler 300 - then my smile got big. The cars at this location are very well maintained and clean!! A big PLUS!! The pickup process is smooth and they try their best to make everyone RIDES away with a smile. The drop off process is a breeze, you pull up, park, get your receipt and get a 'have a safe trip'. I am very glad to visit here again and I hope to see you all soon!!

    I have been renting at this location for over 6 years. They have been getting better and better…read moreover time. They just performed a major upgrade to their service. They seem to have more vehicles to choose from and as always the staff is top notch. I also rent from National all over the US. My only major complaint with National over all is the little things that keep happening with my rentals. Examples: no washer fluid (several times), fuel not full, charged for fuel when tank was returned full (several times), very long wait time for shuttle buses (Sacramento CA is the worst), expired tags on vehicles. For this location, I wish they just had the Executive Selection. Even if they don't, I should be able to upgrade from full size to SUV without being charged extra as an Executive member. I also like the reward program. I can rent any class of vehicle with my reward points.

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    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    3.0
    (42 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I had an outstanding experience with Enterprise thanks to Alexandra Gebel. From the beginning, she…read morelistened carefully to the concerns I had about my rental vehicle and handled the situation professionally, courteously, and efficiently. She took the time to understand the issue and made sure it was resolved to my satisfaction. What impressed me even more was what happened after I returned the vehicle. I realized I had accidentally left my AirPods behind. Alexandra responded quickly, located them, and arranged for me to get them back right away. Her honesty, attention to detail, and commitment to customer service went above and beyond my expectations. Employees like Alexandra are the reason customers keep coming back. Thank you for providing such exceptional service and turning what could have been a stressful situation into a positive experience.

    Tyler was great both when I picked up the car and when I dropped it off…read more The car itself was clean and ran great. The location is a little tight in one section of the garage, but that allows it to be right across from the terminal, not a tram ride away. The kiosk is sort of plunked down in an odd area but they make it all work. Did not get pressured for upsells, told any doom and gloom stories about using my own insurance. Did not get put into a significantly larger SUV than I ordered ( which has happened), which would have been most undesirable on some of the zero shoulder mountain roads.

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    Budget Car Rental

    Budget Car Rental

    1.9
    (34 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Picking up and dropping off the rental car was pretty easy since I had Fastbreak. With Fastbreak, I…read morewas able to bypass the car rental counter and go straight to the booth in the parking to garage to pick up my car. It was also pretty easy at this location as TYS was a small regional airport with the cars on site. However, be sure need to check the paperwork and receipt afterwards for any inaccuracies. They had entered an incorrect check out time by an hour which incurred an extra charge. Otherwise the vehicle, a Toyota Camry hybrid, that I was rented to me was fantastic as it was very fuel efficient.

    Probably the worst car rental experience I've had in over 40 years! Budget was always my "go to"…read morerental car business, but no longer after this mishap! It took 20 minutes in line to get my car at this location, yet almost every other car rental counter had manageable lines at the Knoxville airport. Then, the two employees walked away from the desk without explanation, leaving the counter empty as my turn was next! Once I got to the counter, I was served by the Avis representative, who asked if my reservation was with Budget or Avis. I said Budget, she looked up my reservation and told of a "Manager's Special" for upgrades. I said I was fine with my current reservation for an Economy car. She then said she only had electric cars available in Economy. I stated I was on my way to Chattanooga (2-hour plus drive) and had no idea where charging stations were in that city. She said I could upgrade for $15/day more to get a gasoline vehicle. (Bait and Switch tactic?!! Not sure.) Anyway, I took the upgrade for $15/day more. Once I got to my hotel in Chattanooga, I checked the Basic Rate charges against my reservation quote ($205.20). My new rate should have been at the most $265.20 for four days, but I was charged $287.96 (with additional taxes added onto that rate!!) I immediately called the 1-800 Customer Support line on this deception. The representative, Nelson, was amazing. I explained this situation, he looked up my quoted price, noticed my current billing stated specifically a $15/day upgrade for the Basic Rate and filed a claim on my behalf. He provided me with the Claim number and the email address to the Budget resolution office to get the refund due me. Note to self-do not trust the spoken word of the employee. I assumed a $15/day upgrade to my Basic Rate was just that (especially given the car I was reserved for was not available!!) I was asked to "agree" and "sign" on all the screens that popped up (given other customers were still in line like me for over 20 minutes). Next time (and definitely NOT with Budget!!), I will take my time and read every line and not "trust" the word of an employee who was giving me a "Manager's Special" deal of the day!

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    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    3.5
    (20 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    **5 Stars - A Great Example of Customer-Centered Service**…read more I recently rented a Jeep Wrangler from Enterprise in Knoxville, and the experience reminded me why I continue to choose this company. I was running behind on my way to the airport and didn't have time to refill the gas tank--I'd used about a quarter of a tank and figured I'd take the hit rather than risk missing my flight. When I returned the car, I was greeted by a polite, college-aged representative who asked how everything went. I told him it had been great. He then kindly asked, "You didn't have a chance to refill the vehicle?" I explained I'd simply run out of time. Without hesitation, he replied, "Well, let me remove this charge for you. I'd hate to have your experience with us end on a negative." He took the initiative to waive the refueling fee (about \$27), and while the money was appreciated, what stood out even more was the attitude. I was genuinely impressed that Enterprise empowers their employees to make thoughtful, customer-friendly decisions like this. To that young man--thank you. And to Enterprise--bravo for running a company that leads with logic, care, and trust in your people. This small gesture went a long way in reaffirming my loyalty. I'll be back.

    My credit card was cancelled (due to someone's fraudulent attempts to use it) a couple of days…read morebefore my trip. I had reserved a car, but hadn't paid for it, and I didn't have another credit card I could use. I had flown across the country and still needed to get to my aunt's memorial service, an hour away. The person at the counter calmly brainstormed solutions with me, but when nothing was working out, and tears were rising in my eyes, she ultimately offered to have someone drive me to another Enterprise office, just a mile away, at the airport, where I could use my DEBIT card to pay for the rental if I could show that I had a return flight. Then, the man who drove me there made pleasant conversation with me that helped change my mood. The man at the new office who helped me was also kind, helpful and quick, and I was FINALLY on my way. I have always had good experiences with Enterprise. This one was the top, though. I felt like everyone I met worked to help me get where I needed to be. Thank you to everyone!

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