Traverse City

Cheap Car Hire in Traverse City

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Traverse City car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Traverse City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 December 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

$1.36

Average price per day

$64

Cheapest price per day

$59

Cheapflights insights for Traverse City car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Traverse City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Traverse City?

For the best savings on car hire in Traverse City, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $98/day – about 38% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Traverse City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Traverse City is Hertz (rated 9.1/10 with 6 reviews). Budget (rated 8.4/10 with 23 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Traverse City is November, when you can expect to pay $80/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Traverse City is July ($154/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$90

February

$95

March

$115

April

$116

May

$98

June

$134

July

$154

August

$124

September

$84

October

$89

November

$80

December

$92

What car do most people hire in Traverse City?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Traverse City are the following: Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Traverse City?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Traverse City at 1.

Top hire agencies in Traverse City

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Traverse City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Traverse City. Reviews were last updated on 9 December 2025.

Hertz

9.1
Wonderful
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

Budget

8.4
Very Good
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
15 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Dollar

1 location

National

6.6
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.5

Easirent

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Traverse City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Traverse City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $64/day when booking a car hire in Traverse City. The absolute best deal a user found was for $59/day from Alamo, booked on Dec. 6.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Traverse City for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo offers hire cars in Traverse City for about $446 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Traverse City?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Traverse City however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Traverse City for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Traverse City can be found for $1,911. You can find car hire deals to be on average $64 a day.

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