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Cheap Car Rentals in Traverse City from $65

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 8/3 and drop-off date of 15/3. 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 7 February 2026.
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There are, in total, 13 car hire locations in Traverse City that are operated by 11 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $65/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Traverse City hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$65+

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Compact

Compact

$66+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$86+

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Standard

Standard

$72+

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Full-size

Full-size

$73+

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People mover

People mover

$143+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$128+

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Premium

Premium

$152+

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Best car rental 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 $101. Data was last updated on 7 February 2026.
Kia Picanto$65/day
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Kia Picanto
Found 02/07/26
MG 3$66/day
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MG 3
Found 02/07/26
Suzuki Vitara$72/day
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Suzuki Vitara
Found 02/07/26

Cheapflights insights for Traverse City car rentals

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

Book your rental car in Traverse City 83 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $108/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 57% off the average price.

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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.

Hertz
Hertz
9.1
Budget
Budget
8.4
Alamo
Alamo
8.0
Avis
Avis
7.9

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

Planning to hire a car in Traverse City? November is the cheapest month, costing about $88 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $170. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$95

February

$98

March

$122

April

$127

May

$107

June

$149

July

$170

August

$137

September

$92

October

$98

November

$88

December

$92

What car do most people hire in Traverse City?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Traverse City. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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.

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Top rental 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 7 February 2026.

Hertz

9.1
Wonderful
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

Budget

8.4
Very Good
23 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

7.9
Good
15 reviews•1 location
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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 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Dollar

1 location
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National

6.6
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.5

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

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 hires in Traverse City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 February 2026.

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

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

Car rentals by fuel type in Traverse City

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Traverse City. Deals were last updated on 7 February 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Traverse City. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$54+

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