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Cheapflights insights for Traverse City car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Traverse City 87 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R940/day on average when booked 87 days ahead, which saves you 1 350% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Traverse City?

In Traverse City, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just R38,20/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is National, with rates starting at R48,46/day.

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 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
Avis
Avis
8.3
Budget
Budget
8.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Traverse City is February, when you can expect to pay R808/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Traverse City is July (R1 715/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

R924

February

R808

March

R1 089

April

R858

May

R1 056

June

R1 419

July

R1 715

August

R1 303

September

R924

October

R957

November

R858

December

R924

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 (Ford Explorer or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar), and Compact cars (Nissan Versa 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 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 20 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

Avis

8,3
Very Good
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,2

Budget

8,2
Very Good
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

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

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

6,9

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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Traverse City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 July 2026.

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

    National offers hire cars in Traverse City for about R14 585 per week on average.

  • 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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