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The amazing riverside city of Memphis, Tennessee, is renowned through North America for its musical roots and colourful cuisine. Hiring a car here means you'll be able to explore everything this energetic city has to offer, from the grass plains of the Mississippi River to all things Elvis Presley.
We have more than 10 offices across the city, including major locations like the International Airport and the heart of downtown.
The teams at all our Memphis car rental locations will be happy to help with any queries you may have.
Pickup locations in Memphis
- Memphis International Airport
- Memphis - Mount Moriah HLE
- Memphis - Wilson Air Center (Private Flights Only)
- Memphis- Olive Branch - Olive Branch Airport (Private Flights Only)
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Memphis car rental driving guide
Driving in and around Memphis
Standing at the heart of southern America, Memphis has an easy-to-navigate network of roads – both for inner-city driving or if you're looking to explore the wider Tennessee area. The International Airport is a 20-minute driving from the centre of Memphis, and one of the city's main attractions, Graceland, can be found on Elvis Presley Boulevard.
You’ll find that the east-west I-40 and north-south I-55 Interstates are the best routes into the heart of the city of Memphis – these also provide direct access to St Louis, Nashville and Jackson. The two Interstates form a bridge across over the Mississippi River to the west of downtown. The I-269 serves as a beltway in the north-east of the city, and you can take either Highways 79 or 72 from here to get into central Memphis.
Running throughout the city centre, the I-240 acts as the perfect route to find your bearings, as it allows you to easily head in all directions – it's almost like an inner-city ring road. It's worth noting, however, that during peak times this route may become congested. You'll find the layout is very similar to other large US cities - following a grid street pattern which is easy to navigate.
Tennessee’s driving rules and regulations are very similar to the rest of the states – you can read all the rules and regulations online before you hit the open road here.
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A quick guide to Memphis
The King of Rock 'n' Roll
As one of most legendary performers of all time, Memphis has strong connections to the great Elvis Presley. The city's number one attraction is Graceland - the former residence of the singer. The colonial-style two-storey mansion is the second-most visited house in the US, after the White House in Washington D.C., and it's also the site where Presley was laid to rest – you can pay your respect to his gravestone in the garden here. Much of Graceland has been left untouched since Elvis lived there, and there are a host of exhibits displaying 'The Kings' memorabilia and mementos. Highlights include the ‘Jungle Room’ with an indoor waterfall where Elvis recorded some of his top hits, and the ‘Trophy Room’ containing many of his spectacular stage costumes.
The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
During the 1960's, American was undergoing radical changes, with civil rights and equality rising throughout the country, led by Martin Luther King, Jr. However, in 1968 King was assassinated in Memphis – and the city pays homage to him at the Civil Rights Museum. Found on the southern edge of downtown Memphis, it celebrates the story of the civil rights movement in America, with moving exhibits and interactive displays and incorporates the building, the Lorraine Motel, where King was shot.
Explore the banks of the Mississippi River
Memphis stands on the east bank of a big bend in the Mississippi River and you can drive over it in your hire car on one of two road bridges, or walk along the riverbanks for a little piece of tranquil Tennessee. Best of all there are riverboats offering a variety of cruises on what is one of the world’s major river systems - you can take a short trip while eating dinner or set off on a multi-day river cruise. Plus, there’s a fascinating museum all about the world’s fourth longest river. You can find the River Museum on Mud Island in the Harbor Town district, it’s home to 18 different galleries and artefacts covering over 10,000 years of the Mississippi's history.
Whether you're of a fan of Elvis or looking to explore the length of the Mississippi River, hiring a car in Memphis will allow you to take in the very best that Tennessee has to offer.
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