Traverse City

Cheap Car Rentals in Traverse City

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Traverse City car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Traverse City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 December 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.20

Average price per day

C$ 55

Cheapest price per day

C$ 51

Cheapflights insights for Traverse City car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Traverse City, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 89/day – about 27% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Traverse City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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 rent a car in Traverse City?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Traverse City is November, when you can expect to pay C$ 73/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Traverse City is July (C$ 140/day on average). The average daily rental 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 rent.

January

C$ 83

February

C$ 87

March

C$ 105

April

C$ 106

May

C$ 89

June

C$ 122

July

C$ 140

August

C$ 113

September

C$ 77

October

C$ 81

November

C$ 73

December

C$ 81

What car do most people rent in Traverse City?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Traverse City are the following: Passenger Van rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), Mini rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Convertible rentals (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar).

Which car rental 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 rental agencies in Traverse City

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Traverse City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Traverse City. Reviews were last updated on 16 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

4.5

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Traverse City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Traverse City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 55/day when booking a rental car in Traverse City. The best deal a user found was for C$ 51/day from Hertz, booked on Dec. 13.

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

    Hertz offers rental cars in Traverse City for about C$ 383 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Traverse City for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Our recent data shows that Hertz can potentially be 8% below the average car rental price in Traverse City. Check prices and availability for Hertz and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Traverse City is on average C$ 1,640 a month or C$ 55 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Traverse City car rental.

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