Car Rental at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport

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Mitsubishi Mirage


Nissan Versa


Toyota Corolla


Hyundai Kona


Nissan Rogue


Hyundai Kona


Hyundai Kona


Nissan Rogue


Nissan Rogue


Toyota Corolla


Nissan Versa


Mitsubishi Mirage


Toyota Corolla Sedan


Nissan Versa


Mitsubishi Mirage


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Tacoma


Nissan Altima


Hyundai Elantra


Toyota Corolla


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Tacoma


Chevrolet Malibu


Ford Fusion


Mazda CX-50


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota RAV4


Toyota Tacoma


Chevrolet Malibu


Toyota RAV4


Kia Soul


Chevrolet Spark


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Corolla


Kia Soul


Mitsubishi Mirage


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Camry


Toyota Camry


Volkswagen Jetta


Ford F-150


Chevrolet Equinox


Jeep Wrangler


Ford F-150


Chevrolet Equinox


Jeep Wrangler Sahara Cabrio


Chrysler Pacifica


Ford F-150


Chevrolet Equinox


Ford Edge


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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 9 locations near Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Traverse City Airport is also known, and officially named, as the Cherry Capital Airport. The Traverse City, and the surrounding Grand Traverse Bay, is known as one of the main cherry production centers of the United States, with the trees also prominent in many of the local landscapes.
Top international routes
- Chicago
- Detroit
- Milwaukee
- Punta Gorda
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Orlando
- Reedsville, Pennsylvania
- Leesburg, Florida
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Naples, Florida
Main airlines
Delta Air Lines, American Eagle, and United Airlines
Terminals
The single airport terminal, first opened in 2004, serves all incoming and outgoing air traffic.
Location
Traverse City Airport mainly serves Grand Traverse County and Leelanau County. It’s about 2.3 mi (3.7 km) southeast of Traverse City. South Airport Road, Garfield Avenue, and Eighth Street are the main streets connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $103 per day
- SUVs - from $98 per day
- Small cars - from $103 per day
- Medium cars - from $103 per day
- Premium cars - from $132 per day
- Convertibles - from $165 per day
- Vans - from $137 per day
Car rental desks
Many are located across from the baggage claim area, right after the post-flight security check. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is very small, you’ll find souvenir shops, a newsstand, a cafeteria that serves soups and sandwiches, and a few nearby hotels. Wireless internet is available throughout Traverse City Airport. Travelers with reduced mobility should contact their airline in advance to find out what kind of help they can receive at the airport.
Nearest gas station
Costco Gasoline station at 125 South Airport Road can be reached in about three minutes. There are other gas stations near the airport and in Traverse City.
Popular one-way rentals
- Detroit (249 miles / 401 km)
- Grand Rapids, Michigan (138 miles / 222 km)
- Lansing, Michigan (179 miles / 288 km)
- Chicago (315 miles / 507 km)
- Kalamazoo, Michigan (188 miles / 303 km)
- Cleveland (403 miles / 649 km)
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Airport info
Top 9 locations near Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
- Delta County Airportfrom $98.90 per day160.9 km / 99.98 miles away
- MBS International Airportfrom $93.53 per day178.8 km / 111.1 miles away
- Muskegon County Airportfrom $74.38 per day182.7 km / 113.52 miles away
- Grand Rapids Downtownfrom $109.59 per day197.9 km / 122.97 miles away
- Gerald R. Ford Int. Airportfrom $90.17 per day207 km / 128.62 miles away
- Bishop International Airportfrom $95.27 per day246.5 km / 153.17 miles away
- Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airportfrom $91.78 per day278.8 km / 173.24 miles away
- Detroit Warren323.8 km / 201.2 miles away
- Detroit Airportfrom $93.99 per day333.8 km / 207.41 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price $86 | A good deal $105 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type SUVs |
$63
in February
$125
in March
$162
in May
$117
in June
$86
in July
$67
in September
$175
in October
$64
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport is February — when rental costs average $62.74 per day. This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $174.55 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
1.1 times in February
0.7 times in March
0.4 times in May
1.5 times in June
0.7 times in July
1.8 times in September
1.5 times in October
0.4 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 8 days, while in May, the average rental period is only one day.
6 days in February
5 days in March
1 day in May
6 days in June
8 days in July
5 days in September
2 days in October
2 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, vans, premium cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $98 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Ford Transit | 4 | Van |
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Jeep Compass | 5 | SUV |
| Alamo | Ford Expedition | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Ford Transit | 5 | Van |
| Enterprise | Nissan Rogue | 5 | SUV |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 2 | Large car |
| Alamo | Ford F-150 | 4 | Premium car |
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport in 2026







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