Ride a premium UTV through the less-traveled, hidden spots around the Smokies.
from $169 per UTV
Let’s be real—getting to the Smokies should be part of the fun. If you’re passing through Gatlinburg, skip the boring car ride and make the drive part of the adventure. Our self-guided UTV rentals take you through scenic backroads and beautiful, less-traveled areas, with the comfort and freedom to enjoy the ride your way.
You’ll get a late-model UTV, the gear you need, and room for family, friends and even your pets. Make your next vacation one you’ll actually remember.
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UTV UNITS
Choose a sportier or more spacious setup. Our side-by-sides are fully equipped and ready for rain, snow, and changing mountain weather. Available models are shown during booking.
Sportier ride
Best for couples & small groups
GPS Panel
Starting at $169
Great for families
A/C & Heat
Open & enclosed units
Starting at $199
Got a couple of hours or a full day? There’s a ride for both. Choose from 9 handpicked routes, with scenic overlooks, historic spots, and hidden places most people miss. You decide when to stop and how long to stay.
From $199
Navigate the Smokies’ most popular stops: Roaring Fork, Cades Cove, Greenbrier, Newfound Gap, and Kuwohi with the freedom to stop, explore, and take detours whenever you want. Go at your own pace and make the route yours.
✓ Great for first-timers
✓ Iconic overlooks + quick photo pull-offs
✓ Balanced pace
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2 to 10 hrs
★ Most Popular
4 to 6 hrs
Historic scenic drive across the Smokies with mountain overlooks and a classic finish in Cherokee, NC
✓ Easy to drive (paved route)
✓ Suitable for all ages
✓ Great mix of views
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6 to 8 hrs
From $299
A true backroads adventure with big elevation views, Pigeon River scenery, and long stretches inside Snowbird Mountain and Martha Sundquist State Forest.
✓ Paved + dirt + gravel
✓ 4×4 required (off-road tires recommended)
✓ Fuel note: top off premium in Hartford, TN
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7 to 9 hrs
From $375
A full-day East Tennessee road trip from the mountains to the water, cruising toward Douglas Lake, exploring historic Dandridge, and looping through Newport.
✓ Great scenic variety
✓ No special requirements
✓ Fuel note: top off premium in Newport, TN
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5 to 7 hrs
From $199
A half-day overland ride with high-elevation views, Pigeon River scenery, and long, quiet stretches of dirt and gravel around Hartford and Halls Top.
✓ Good-weather route (paved + dirt + gravel)
✓ 4×4 required (off-road tires recommended)
✓ Suitable for families
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3 hrs
From $239
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3 hrs
From $239
Cruise the Foothills Parkway, roll through Townsend, then wrap up with waterfall stops at Meigs Falls and The Sinks.
✓ Big views without a full-day commitment
✓ Great for photos + quick pull-offs
✓ Smooth cruise, easy to plan
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3 hrs
From $239
Quick Smokies highlights: Elkmont, The Sinks, Meigs Falls, and Tremont / Upper Tremont—scenic river views and easy photo stops the whole way.
✓ Best for waterfalls + river scenery
✓ Great for photo/video stops
✓ Family-friendly
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9 to 12 hrs
From $429
A full-day overland route through Hartford, Halls Top, Snowbird Mountain, and Martha Sundquist State Forest, remote backroads and big-elevation views.
✓ Good-weather only
✓ Long remote stretches (true overland feel)
✓ 4×4 required (off-road tires recommended)
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This is not your typical rental. Every detail is taken care of so you can enjoy a smoother, better-prepared day on the route. Just show up, hop in, and enjoy the ride.
Park Passes
Phone charging cord and mounts
Exclusive online maps to private trails
Enclosed and open-air units
Chairs and cooler
Bluetooth speakers
REVIEWS
You just need a few requirements to rent a street legal UTV:
Must be 22+ years old with a valid driver’s license.
Credit card in the driver’s name
Personal auto insurance in your name
Office address is 446 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, and we are open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM.
If you’re booking for a large group, give us a call for exclusive rates.
Book your UTV at least 8 days in advance and get 10% OFF with the code EARLY8 at checkout.
Yes, car seats and booster seats are available. Bring your children along for the ride for either our street-legal UTV rentals or an off-road tour.
Yes, we have enclosed units with heat. Regardless, we will help you stay warm.
Yes — every passenger must have their own seat, regardless of age. Lap sitting is not permitted under any circumstances, including for babies and toddlers
It would be ideal if you booked in advance and would speed up the process for your rental It’s super easy to book online through our site. Off-Road Gatlinburg uses the top tourist booking software that most others in the industry use, which will make it super simple on the both of us.
Off-Road Gatlinburg offers 2, 4 and 6 seater UTV rental options.
Here’s what’s involved:
1. Book online
2. Sign e-forms on -or- before arrival (i.e. waiver of liability, etc.)
3. Check-in on the day of your rental
4. Receive operational instructions on your rental
Once that’s done – go explore
Make memories that will last a lifetime.
All of our UTVs are high-quality vehicles that are kept in perfect condition to ensure your safety and enjoyment.
Yes, you can show up and rent a powersports rental -IF- units are available. It’s best to book well in advance.
A valid credit card and drivers license is required as well as full covarage auto insurance. You also must be 22 years of age to rent a street-legal UTV. Off-Road Gatlinburg will hold your credit card on file via Peek incase of an accident if there are damages not picked up by our renters Insurance (or for the deductible).
Your credit or debit card much match your photo ID and auto insurance.
No. Our street-legal units are for on-road use only; however – we supply really cool routes on dirt roads that most would need 4×4 to drive on! If our GPS indicates that you are off-road, you’ll have to bring the rental back and there will be no refunds. Renters insurance doesn’t cover off-road use. When vehicles are off roaded, they also incur damage that isn’t reflected in the price to rent. It also cost more to clean the vehicle after it’s off roaded.
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22 years old to rent and drive a street-legal UTV, It’s not up to us with our insurance policy. If someone wrecks or has an accident and they’re under 22, insurance won’t cover it and you’ll be left with the full amount of damages and etc. We hate it’s this way, but we have to adhere to the insurance standards and policies we’ve agreed to.
Yes, you have to wear a seatbelt in accordance with the law.
No, it’s not necessary, but you can if you’d like and if it makes you feel more comfortable. In the summer, summer clothing is fine. In the fall, a light thermal is recommended under your normal clothes. All our units have biki tops and DOT windshields to keep the elements off you.
Just 5 minutes from downtown — right on the edge of the National Park
446 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738