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 45 days before pickup. The average price then is just $103/day – about 44% 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 September, when you can expect to pay $85/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Traverse City is July ($157/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
$92
February
$97
March
$115
April
$118
May
$100
June
$137
July
$157
August
$126
September
$85
October
$94
November
$103
December
$100
What car do most people hire in Traverse City?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Traverse City are the following: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Open-air all-terrain cars (Jeep Wrangler 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 24 October 2025.
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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 24 October 2025.
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.