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

To get the best deal on car hire in Traverse City, book about 35 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,908, which is about 2,837% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 9.2/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
9.2
Budget
Budget
8.1
Alamo
Alamo
8.0

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

At Traverse City, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,640. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,515 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Traverse City, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,640. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,515 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿1,874

February

฿1,640

March

฿2,209

April

฿1,741

May

฿2,142

June

฿2,879

July

฿3,515

August

฿2,644

September

฿1,874

October

฿1,941

November

฿1,741

December

฿1,874

What car do most people hire in Traverse City?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Traverse City are the following: SUV cars (GMC Yukon or similar), Compact cars (Nissan Versa or similar), and Full-size cars (Ford Expedition 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. VIPCars Recommendation 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 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 15 July 2026.

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

3.9

Hertz

9.2
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.6

Budget

8.1
Very Good
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

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
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Dollar

1 location
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National

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

4.9

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 15 July 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Traverse City for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers hire cars in Traverse City for about ฿19,169 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.

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