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Renting an exotic car in Tennessee: rules, costs and where to go

What Tennessee requires for insurance, the main airports and cities, the best drives, and the closest place to rent a supercar with delivery.

Quick answer

You’ll need a valid license, the rental company’s minimum age, and full-coverage insurance (liability plus collision) that extends to rentals. Tennessee’s liability minimum is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage (25/50/25). Most exotic rental companies in Tennessee operate around Nashville and Memphis.

The rules at a glance

Liability insurance minimum
$25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage (25/50/25)
Other required coverage
None beyond liability
Main airports
Nashville (BNA) and Memphis (MEM)
Biggest cities
Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville
Best season
April to June and September to November.

Where to rent an exotic car in Tennessee

Most exotic rental companies in Tennessee operate around Nashville and Memphis. Options vary a lot from company to company; our checklist covers what to ask.

  • Compare the minimum age, deposit and insurance rules before you fall for a car.
  • Look for published prices and deposits; companies that hide them until you call often add fees.
  • Ask whether delivery is included, and how many miles per day you get.

Insurance in Tennessee

Tennessee’s minimum liability coverage is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage (25/50/25). That’s the legal floor for your policy. For an exotic rental you’ll also need collision coverage, which no state requires, and the rental company will usually ask to see it. Read how rental insurance works.

Insurance minimums: CarInsurance.com state table, updated September 2026. Confirm with your insurer or the Tennessee insurance department, as limits change.

Best drives in Tennessee

Tail of the Dragon (US-129)

318 curves in 11 miles at Deals Gap. Drive it carefully; it's heavily patrolled.

Cherohala Skyway

A high, sweeping mountain road between Tellico Plains and North Carolina.

When to go

April to June and September to November.

Getting there

The main airports are Nashville (BNA) and Memphis (MEM).

Frequently asked questions

Can you rent an exotic car at 18 in Tennessee?

It depends on the company. Most exotic rental companies require drivers to be 25, some allow 21, and a few rent to drivers 18 and up.

What insurance do I need to rent an exotic car in Tennessee?

Full coverage, meaning liability plus collision, that extends to rental cars. Tennessee’s liability minimum is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, and $25,000 for property damage (25/50/25).

Where can I rent an exotic car in Tennessee?

Start with the biggest cities, like Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, where most exotic rental companies operate. Compare minimum age, deposit and insurance rules before you book.

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