Car Rental from Memphis Airport
Barbecues, blues, and bourbon await with a trip to Memphis. Renowned all over the world for its rich musical heritage, Memphis is a mecca for pilgrims of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and B.B. King. From famous bar hangouts and music studios to museums and galleries, you'll find plenty of attractions celebrating the Memphis blues. What's more, with the airport just under ten miles from downtown, you can reach the city in a matter of minutes with rental cars from Memphis Airport, making it the perfect base to explore Tennessee.
Main attractions in Memphis
One of the most iconic attractions in America, let alone Memphis, is Graceland. Easily reached with a rental car from Memphis Airport, Elvis’ former home is open to visitors and can be paired with other stand-out attractions across town. These include Sun Studio, the recording studio where Elvis started and that B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Howlin' Wolf, and Roy Orbison made legendary, Elvis Presley's Memphis, a large expansion to Graceland offering up memorabilia and exhibits, and famous haunts of the King himself like Arcade Restaurant. Music oozes out of Memphis and you’ll find a number of other fantastic attractions, including Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis Music Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame.
You may be fooled into thinking it’s all music and memorabilia in Memphis, but you’d be wrong. As the center for the Civil Rights movement and struggle, there are a number of affective and important historical institutions like the National Civil Rights Museum. The nearby Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum on the Burkle Estate also offers a chilling glimpse into the region’s perturbing past and the resilience of escaped slaves. The area is also home to a number of great national parks accessible when you rent a car from Memphis Airport, including Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park and Holly Springs National Forest.
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Art lovers shouldn’t overlook Brooks Museum of Art, a small but impressive gallery housing some world-famous impressionist and abstract expressionist artworks. The bucolic Dixon Gallery and Gardens on the east side of town is also well worth a visit with a cheap rental car from Memphis Airport.
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What to eat and drink in Memphis
Memphis is a mouthwatering barbecue hotspot, with quintessential eateries like The Rendezvous and Central BBQ (found around town) offering up the city's famed brisket, pulled pork and ribs. Although the city is meat and grill heavy, there are still a number of knockout vegetarian dishes to choose from, including inventive taco and nacho salads. You're equally spoilt for choice when it comes to drinking. Expect local bourbon and Tennessee whiskey (like Blue Note or Heaven's Door), cooling cocktails and a burgeoning craft beer scene.
Children’s activities in Memphis
There’s plenty of family-friendly activities and excursions in Memphis, even for little ones that don’t have a keen interest in the blues. Several museums geared toward families, like the Children's Museum of Memphis and Pink Palace Family of Museums, make fantastic days out. For an immersive animal experience, try Shelby Farms Park to get a peek at a herd of bison while paddling a kayak. You can also visit the impressive Memphis Zoo in Overton Park, just 13 minutes drive from downtown with a cheap car rental from Memphis Airport.
How do you book a rental car in Memphis?
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Can you take day trips from Memphis?
Day trips are a perfect idea. You can take your car hire from Memphis Airport to Elvis’ birthplace of Tupelo, the country music hub of Nashville and a number of fantastic national parks.
What kind of vehicle should I book?
Memphis is a flat area with well-maintained roads, making any size of vehicle fine. If you’re traveling elsewhere on a long trip, try to pick a comfortable, fuel-efficient car with good air conditioning when booking your Memphis Airport car rentals as Memphis can get very humid.
What is the speed limit in Memphis?
Like many other US cities, residential streets in Memphis have a speed limit of 30 mph, with other city and rural roads ranging up to 55 mph. The freeways have a 70 mph speed limit, with divided highways capped at 65 mph.
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