Traverse City

Cheap Car Hire in Traverse City from $92

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Traverse City with a pick-up date of 6/10 and drop-off date of 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Traverse City

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Traverse City and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 July 2025.

In Traverse City, there are 13 active hire locations from 11 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Traverse City in the past week - currently priced from $92/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compare car hire deals in Traverse City by type

Here are the best Traverse City SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Puma$99/day
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Ford Puma
Subaru Forester$104/day
5
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Subaru Forester
Volvo XC60$114/day
5
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A/C
Volvo XC60

Best car hire deals found in Traverse City

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Traverse City. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Traverse City with an average daily rate of $116. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Traverse City. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Kia Rio$92/day
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Kia Rio
Toyota Corolla$92/day
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Toyota Corolla
Toyota Auris$93/day
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Toyota Auris

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 63 days before pickup. The average price then is just $102/day – about 36% 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 Alamo (rated 8.7/10 with 4 reviews). Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 21 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 January, when you can expect to pay $94/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

$94

February

$97

March

$116

April

$120

May

$99

June

$139

July

$157

August

$139

September

$106

October

$105

November

$105

December

$102

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 18 July 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving Traverse City, such as Alamo, Budget and Hertz. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.9

Budget

8.6
Very Good
21 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.8

Avis

7.8
Good
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

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

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 18 July 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Traverse City

Browse car hires by fuel type in Traverse City. Deals were last updated on 18 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Traverse City. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

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