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Cheap Car Hire in Traverse City

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

Book your car hire in Traverse City 83 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R1 046/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 1 436% 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 hire 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?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Traverse City is November, when you can expect to pay R853/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Traverse City is July (R1 642/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

R918

February

R902

March

R1 111

April

R1 240

May

R1 030

June

R1 417

July

R1 642

August

R1 304

September

R885

October

R950

November

R853

December

R902

What car do most people hire in Traverse City?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Traverse City are the following: Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark 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 21 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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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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Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,0

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 21 February 2026.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Traverse City check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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