Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Traverse City?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and Budget (8.9 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Traverse City.

What are gas prices like in Traverse City?

The average gas price in Traverse City is 23,239 ₫/liter over the past month, costing you anywhere between 1,045,775 ₫ and 1,510,563 ₫ to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Traverse City for the best price?

Booking your car rental early can save you up to 13% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 90 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Traverse City.

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

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

What car do most people rent in Traverse City?

Chrysler Pacifica, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Traverse City according to Cheapflights users.

Cheap Car Rentals in Traverse City

Traverse City, MI, United States

8 Apr — 15 Apr

Same drop-off

Sat 8/4

Noon

Sat 15/4

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Traverse City?

January

1,619,718 ₫

February

1,666,666 ₫

March

1,901,408 ₫

April

1,643,192 ₫

May

2,042,253 ₫

June

2,253,521 ₫

July

2,276,995 ₫

August

2,183,098 ₫

September

1,737,089 ₫

October

1,690,140 ₫

November

1,807,511 ₫

December

2,042,253 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Traverse City is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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Budget

8.9

Very good

34 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Pick up at the airport. Choice of models available. Return to same location. Early booking for better rates. Good job Budget!

6.0

Okay|Apr 2022

The vehicle had a lot of ware for being lower on mileage. It was unfortunate that us was previously not taken care of. It needed wiper blades because they were ripped. The seal for the door was broken so it was a loud ride. Some of the seams were duct taped. It served its purpose but wasn’t in good shape. The staff were very kind upon returning the van

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Everything was great until checkout and even this is a small item overall but..... Checkout tried charging me more than stipulated. The lady behind the counter said the truck has a "smart meter" on the gas tank and that I was a gallon low even though the overcharge did not match their cost for gas, nor did the original receipt showing the overcharge list that as a reason. And I filled it up 10 min before dropping it off. The clerk was happy to amend the final charge but it should not have been on there in the first place. Be sure to double check the receipt when checking out.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

The employee at Traverse City was very friendly ad helpful!

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

No improvement needed. Check in and out we’re very easy. Car was in perfect shape and very clean.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

Absolutely no one to receive the cars upon return. You have to cut into the line of new rentals and just throw your keys at the person in the process of renting new cars. If there were a problem with the car (we didn't have any), there would be no one to tell.

1 out of 12

Hertz

7.9

Good

31 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

The old dude at Hertz customer service desk at Cherry Capital airport was rude, arrogant and a A*%# hole. Was a poor excuse for a human being. Should be removed from industry and put in aged care facility

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

When I picked up my car on August 7, 2022, the person at the desk went out of his way to be helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Excellent customer service and friendly staff!!

6.0

Okay|Mar 2021

the gentleman I spoke eith on the phone thursday evening at the Travers City airoort location was very rude . I had made a reservation online and had a confirmation number - I just called to check and make sure it would be available for sure at 8 am and he proceeded to tell me that there was no guarantees and it may not be available. He said a reservation is NOT a guaranteed car!! Which i then asked why and he said that is just a fact- very rude!!

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2021

Was as easy as possible. On site, walkable, location within steps of terminal. Very economical Toyota Corolla.

6.0

Okay|Oct 2020

Minivan not available, despite prepaid reservation. Very disappointed. Substitute was okay, but felt response to situation was limited. Did not have to return on full tank, not really a square deal.

Cleaner vehicle, COVID sticker on door was difficult to remove, left residue, interior was not as clean as should have been, very poor counter work. Blamed difficulties on busy season. NOT my problem, take care of your business! Fall colors happen every year, deal with it.

1 out of 11

Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

3 reviews•1 location

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8.4

Very good|Jul 2017

Car was the right size and comfort. We needed it. Drop off was easy. Location was perfect.

We arrived earlier that the reservation time and the rental desk would not give us a car. That made part of the group sit in the airport terminal for two hours. In the future we will check the pick up time carefully or if not acceptable will find another way to rent a car. The rating for the pickup/dropoff was downgraded due to this issue. It was a pretty expensive rental at over $1100/week.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2017

The return process on my one way rental was easy and quick. Happy with their service.

5.6

Fair|Dec 2017

It was a nice, clean rental vehicle.

Since my sons vehicle broke down on his way home from college for Christmas we had to find a rental car so he could make the 6 hour journey back. We were quoted $37 online plus $18 insurance but had to pay $53 plus the $18 insurance for the extra charges that wasn't included in the quote. Since he is 21 we were charged extra and since I was paying for the car they had to add me as an additional driver which resulted with an additional charge (even though I wasn't driving it).

1 out of 1

Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

Service at the location was fantastic. The one thing that was a little annoying is with Uber / Lyft not being very prevalent in Traverse City, we had to take a cab both to and from the airport, which cost us about $10 for about a mile trip (it's not really walkable from the airport). I have to think they could just move the Thrifty location inside the TVC airport to make it more convenient. Other than that, everyone was great. Car was great, service was great (they even offered to come pick is up if we hadn't found the cab first). Only issue was the one I mentioned above.

1 out of 1

Avis

8.2

Very good

17 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

The price could've been lowered by a few dollars definitely, especially just for the short amount of time that I had my rental. But the reservation process was relatively easy, the vehicle itself was super clean and really nice. May now be tempted to buy one myself.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Super easy and convenient to pick up

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Easy start to finish.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Perhaps it didn’t have a radio? At least I never found how to get one on😬

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

great from start to finish

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

When I CALLED Avis to ask about available cars they said they had none available but I was able to book one through Kayak.com

1 out of 6

Enterprise

4 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2017

I forgot my tablet under the back seat and they called right away to let me know. Thanks for going above and beyond!

7.2

Good|Nov 2016

the car was clean and perfectly sized for what we needed.

the two people working at the enterprise pick up center were unfriendly, and short.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2016

Seemed straightforward with a notice the night before from Enterprise for my Lic# and Enterprise# to expedite the rental process - presumably affirming my confirmation made a couple weeks earlier.

I arrive 90 min after the 1pm registered time due to a flight delay and was told they rented my assigned car and had nothing they could give me since the few remaining cars were claimed. When I asked why they said it was "policy" to not hold a confirmation after 60 min. They said they called my cell - they did not as there was no missed call registered on my phone. With a big smile they said "sorry". They said Enterprise all around was out and I should call other rental car places. Clearly they rented my car to a walk in for a higher rate and blew my reservation away. The perfunctory and impassioned response was most irritating. I called customer service - same thing.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2016

Loved the car. Staff was wonderful. Kept the car a day longer than planned, and they were good with that too. Will be going back there.

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