Car Rental in Traverse City

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Traverse City, USA - Michigan
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Cheapest car rental rates

Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$60.00 per day
Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$61.80 per day
Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$75.20 per day
Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Tacoma or similar
Toyota Tacoma
  • 4
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$79.97 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$92.15 per day
Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$79.99 per day
Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$97.05 per day
Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or similar
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$97.57 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:24 PM on 5/21/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$80 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h or 45 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.90 per liter or $3.41 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.77 per liter or $2.91 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.94 per liter or $3.56 per gallon

Top 11 cities near Traverse City

  1. Escanaba from $73.30 per day
    160.9 km / 100 miles away
  2. Saginaw from $53.24 per day
    178.8 km / 111.1 miles away
  3. Muskegon from $50.18 per day
    182.7 km / 113.5 miles away
  4. Grand Rapids from $54.15 per day
    207 km / 128.6 miles away
  5. Lansing from $60.00 per day
    232.7 km / 144.6 miles away
  6. Flint from $60.00 per day
    246.5 km / 153.2 miles away
  7. Kalamazoo from $60.00 per day
    278.8 km / 173.2 miles away
  8. Ann Arbor from $60.00 per day
    316.8 km / 196.9 miles away
  9. Ypsilanti
    324.2 km / 201.4 miles away
  10. Detroit from $51.94 per day
    333.8 km / 207.4 miles away
  11. Houghton from $73.30 per day
    351.1 km / 218.2 miles away

Top 9 locations near Traverse City

  1. Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport from $60.00 per day
  2. Delta County Airport from $73.30 per day
    160.9 km / 100 miles away
  3. MBS International Airport from $53.24 per day
    178.8 km / 111.1 miles away
  4. Muskegon County Airport from $50.18 per day
    182.7 km / 113.5 miles away
  5. Gerald R. Ford Int. Airport from $54.15 per day
    207 km / 128.6 miles away
  6. Bishop International Airport from $60.00 per day
    246.5 km / 153.2 miles away
  7. Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport from $60.00 per day
    278.8 km / 173.2 miles away
  8. Detroit Warren
    323.8 km / 201.2 miles away
  9. Detroit Airport from $51.94 per day
    333.8 km / 207.4 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Traverse City?

Car rental prices in Traverse City vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Traverse City
January
$79.90
February
March
April
May
June
$80.87
July
August
$54.78
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Traverse City is September (when prices average $54.78 per day). This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $80.87).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Traverse City?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 4 days, and in February, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Traverse City
January
2
February
March
April
May
June
4
July
August
2
September
October
November
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Traverse City?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Traverse City is September, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Traverse City by pick-up date relative to the average
January
38%
February
March
April
May
June
38%
July
August
225%
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Hertz
Popular car categories SUVs
Lowest price $60 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Enterprise Hyundai Kona 4 2 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$80.47
Lowest daily price
$60.00
Total cars available
149

Top 6 suppliers in Traverse City in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.9 / 1 review
1 location
$72 - $223
National
National
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$74 - $226
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$86 - $209
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$86 - $209
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$62 - $80
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$60 - $80

Highly recommended by our customers

May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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May 22, 2025
Very good booking platform
Very good booking platform
Kevin Gogri
May 22, 2025
Easy allways good service
Easy allways good service
Marianne Basso
May 22, 2025
My experience was great
My experience was great, the car was new, the staff was helpful and nice
Oksana
May 22, 2025
EASY TO USE AND GREAT SELECTION
EASY TO USE AND GREAT SELECTION
GARETH EVANS
May 22, 2025
Beter choice of vehicles on display
Beter choice of vehicles on display. Chose auto, hopefully it is an auto.
Kevin Bergh
May 22, 2025
the details are upfront with no tricks
the details are upfront with no tricks, good prices and good service
Yuval Kahana
May 22, 2025
Simple et efficace
Simple et efficace
Jocelyn Keller
May 22, 2025
Easy to navigate with good explanation…
Easy to navigate with good explanation of details.
Daniel
May 22, 2025
great experience
great experience
José Maria Pinto+Quinta
May 22, 2025
Must use car rental service
I'm happy with my experience.
Chek Lim Lim
May 22, 2025
Alexander was nice
Alexander was nice, very helpful and very willing to answer all questions
Len Ka
May 22, 2025
EVERYTHING EASY AND CLEAR
EVERYTHING EASY AND CLEAR
Aris
May 22, 2025
Good experience and they provided the…
Good experience and they provided the service the sold me.
Firas Taso
May 22, 2025
Good value for money
Good value for money
Mary Khoury

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