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Discover music and more with a Memphis Airport car rental

Pick up a rental car at Memphis Airport and discover the home of blues, soul and rock n’ roll. Sitting on the banks of the Mississippi in southwest Tennessee, Memphis is a city of important history and American heritage. Explore the roots of this inspiring city with a visit to the museums and cultural institutions by day, and indulge yourself in the iconic entertainment venues by night. Memphis offers captivating educational opportunities, incredible arts and culture, and a culinary scene where BBQ is just the beginning. Get a deal on Memphis car rental and explore a city full of personality and authenticity.

Picking up your Memphis International Airport car rental

Memphis Airport just opened a modernized concourse in 2022, serving customers with fantastic amenities across dining, shopping and service categories. Passengers can enjoy free WiFi, electronic charging stations, free luggage carts and a meditation room. Memphis Airport is also a major cargo airport and the proud home to FedEx World Hub. Go to the Ground Transportation Center on the lower level in B Terminal to pick up your hire car.

What you need to know about car rental from Memphis Airport

Keep these driving tips in mind when you pick up Memphis Airport car rental.

• Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 18 kilometers southeast of downtown Memphis. The drive takes about 15 minutes with normal traffic. For the fastest route, exit the airport onto Plough Blvd and take the I-240 N to I-40 W to reach the city.

• Some key roadways you should know for navigating Memphis include the I-40—known colloquially as “Tennessee’s main street”, the I-55 - a major north-south interstate, I-69, I-269, US-79, and US-51 (runs straight through downtown).

• Memphis is a big and bustling city. While most traffic is contained to rush hours, some areas are consistently congested and/or dangerous and best to avoid altogether, including the intersections of Poplar Avenue and Ridgeway Road, Shelby Drive and Lamar Avenue, and Winchester Road and Kirby Parkway.

• Downtown Memphis offers 40,000 parking spaces in garages and on-street parking. You may utilise the ‘pay and display’ meters to get parking tickets for street spaces and adhere to designated parking rules to avoid fines.

Things to do with your car rental Memphis Airport

Musical must-dos

Hit up Beale Street to visit iconic music venues, clubs and restaurants that once played host to music legends like Johnny Cash and B.B. King. Drop by Graceland Mansion to see how Elvis Presley lived, or visit Sun Studio where rock n’ roll was born.

National Civil Rights Museum

Learn about Memphis’ powerful place in the history of civil rights through personal stories, artefacts, multimedia exhibits and more at its location in the Lorraine Hotel—the site of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968.

Mississippi Waterfront

Pick up your rental car and head down to the waterfront for an event, history tour, energetic outing, or leisurely afternoon. Climb aboard a riverboat, tripkayak or canoe, or stay on dry land with a riverside walk or cycle.

Memphis Zoo

Over 3500 animals from all across the world are here at this award-winning zoo dedicated to important research and conservation efforts. This award-winning zoo is fun for the whole family.

Recommendations for rental cars Memphis Airport

• Choose a car rental type you feel most comfortable driving, with the pace of the city and your travel plans in mind.

• There is a wide selection of rental cars available in Memphis, but relatively few pick up trucks or cargo vans. If this is a requirement for your trip, book well in advance.

• If you are planning a USA road trip, most car rental companies allow you to pick up a vehicle in Memphis and drop off the rental car in St Louis or Atlanta, or somewhere else. Check the terms and conditions to see what car rental locations are allowed by your chosen supplier.

• If you’re after more musical history, head to Texas to see Dallas or Austin in your rental car. The options are endless!

• Take with you the free flyers given at the rental car counters when you collect your rental vehicle. These handouts may contain discounts or even freebies at nearby petrol stations, shops and even restaurants.