Traverse City car rentals
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Traverse City, MI, United States
26 May — 2 Jun
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Traverse City, MI, United States
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Traverse City car rental information
| Pick-up location | Traverse City |
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| Rental locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 8 |
Cheap car rentals in Traverse City
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Traverse City car hire reviews and directory
Budget![agency]()
Best rated
8.6 Excellent (80 reviews)
1 location in Traverse City
Budget
Locations in Traverse City
727 Fly Don't Drive+1 231 947 3883
| Monday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
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6.0 Good3 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 Excellent14 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 Excellent1 Jan 2022
The employee at Traverse City was very friendly ad helpful!
10.0 Excellent17 Oct 2021
No improvement needed. Check in and out we’re very easy. Car was in perfect shape and very clean.
10.0 Excellent30 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.
7.9 Good13 Aug 2021
The car smelled of smoke!
3.9 Mediocre15 Jul 2021
The Mazda I picked up from Budget Rental was a filthy mess. The outside of the car was dirty with the front end of the car covered with smashed bugs from previous rental. Windows of the car were smeared both inside and out. The inside was terrible, carpets were covered with dirt and grass. The front seats had some sort of stain on both passenger and drivers. I had to take car to car wash before using. The Mazda drove and perform great but was a friggin mess.
10.0 Excellent11 Jul 2021
Nothing at all. It was easy, affordable, friendly staff and car had a big trunk for our luggage.
10.0 Excellent21 Jun 2021
Could been lower cost for two days.
8.0 Excellent7 Jun 2021
Upgraded to a SUVIt smelled heavily of cigarette smoke
Hertz![agency]()
7.7 Good (48 reviews)
1 location in Traverse City
Hertz
Locations in Traverse City
727 Fly Don't Drive+1 231 946 7051
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
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6.0 Good13 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 Excellent1 Mar 2021
Was as easy as possible. On site, walkable, location within steps of terminal. Very economical Toyota Corolla.
6.0 Good18 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.
6.0 Good12 Oct 2020
I got to the counter an they said your rental reservation has been changed to Enterprise so just go there. They have older cars and not nearly as good as Hertz.To make sure the reservation stays with the company you reserved with.
2.0 Mediocre12 Oct 2020
Nothing traverse city is awful for anyone younger than 55They had no cars anywhere in the city. Would be nice if they got some of those
6.4 Good24 Aug 2020
The staff member at checkout was not friendly at all.It was a brand new Jeep Wrangler but man was it an uncomfortable ride. We had a 6 hour each way trip. That vehicle is very utilitarian. You feel every bump in the road. Definitely not a vehicle I would like again.
8.8 Excellent6 Jul 2020
Because of the location it was easy peezy. Car was ready to go and clean. No issues.Nothing
2.0 Mediocre2 Jan 2020
The car smelt like smoke and I didn't feel comfortable having my kids in the car with us. When dropping off the car in TC the employee was rude. It was a terrible experience overall.Overall service and experience using hertz. Car smelt like smoke and it wasn't as clean as I'd hoped.
9.6 Excellent2 Sep 2019
Fast pick up and drop off. Pushed additional insurance, but know (through experience) that it is not needed.
10.0 Excellent31 Aug 2019
Nothing. As good as it gets.
Thrifty![Thrifty]()
10 Excellent (1 review)
1 location in Traverse City
Thrifty
Locations in Traverse City
1655 South Garfield Avenue+1 231 946 2371
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
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10.0 Excellent20 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.
Alamo![agency]()
9.2 Excellent (8 reviews)
1 location in Traverse City
Alamo
Locations in Traverse City
727 Fly Dont Dr+1 844 370 9797
| Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
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8.4 Excellent23 Jul 2017
large SUVCar 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 Excellent31 Dec 2016
Friendly serviceThe return process on my one way rental was easy and quick. Happy with their service.
5.6 Okay28 Dec 2016
Charged more money upon pickup then quotedIt 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).
Avis![agency]()
7.9 Good (27 reviews)
1 location in Traverse City
Avis
Locations in Traverse City
727 Fly Dont Drive+1 231 946 1223
| Monday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
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10.0 Excellent22 Nov 2021
great from start to finish
10.0 Excellent30 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
1.9 Horrible18 Aug 2021
Agents behavior at Cherry Capital Airport was appalling. Snappy, rude and outright unprofessional.
10.0 Excellent17 Aug 2021
It would have been nice if they wouldn't have washed the car. The exterior of the car was filthy but the interior was clean. We were in a hurry so it wasn't a big deal.
1.9 Horrible18 Jul 2021
Kayak matched me with a rental location that was closed at the scheduled arrival time of my flight.
8.0 Excellent12 Jun 2021
Yrs
4.0 Okay8 Jun 2021
The rental car agency needs to stay open when flights are scheduled to arrive later. Ridiculous that the agency closes at 10:00 and there’s no way to get the rental car until the next morning.
2.0 Mediocre17 Aug 2020
As a person using a cane, to be required to park my car in n the airport lot (without notice) and then walk back to the Avis lot (without curb cuts for part of the walk) is quite an inconvenience!! In addition, the car did NOT have a radio. Each rental should require an attendance to explain the features or lack there of to the renter.
10.0 Excellent25 Feb 2019
Cars were readily available. Service was quick and easy. The car was new and clean and the price was just right.The prices online differ from that at the desk. If you don't make a reservation then it is usually more expensive. I would let people know that.
10.0 Excellent27 Nov 2017
Helpful person at desk, convenient pick up and drop off of carFriendly and helpful person at the desk, No problems with the car, Car close to baggage claim. Easy to return.Nothing
Enterprise![agency]()
7.6 Good (10 reviews)
3 locations in Traverse City
Enterprise
Locations in Traverse City
1789 Garfield Avenue South+1 231 933 7000
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
3464 N Us Highway 31 S+1 231 941 6657
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| Tuesday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
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727 Fly Dont Dr+1 844 996 0645
| Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
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10.0 Excellent19 Apr 2017
Great customer serviceI forgot my tablet under the back seat and they called right away to let me know. Thanks for going above and beyond!
7.2 Good15 Nov 2016
service at rental spotthe 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 Mediocre17 Sep 2016
I felt scammedSeemed 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 Excellent2 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.
Easirent![Easirent]()
1 location in Traverse City
Easirent
Locations in Traverse City
Cherry Capital Airport
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National![National]()
1 location in Traverse City
National
Locations in Traverse City
727 Fly Dont Dr+1 844 370 9796
| Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
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Sunnycars![Sunnycars]()
1 location in Traverse City
Sunnycars
Locations in Traverse City
727 Fly Don`t Drive
Recent reviews
174 travellers who rented a car in Traverse City gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.2
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Top tips for hiring a car in Traverse City
- People travel to Traverse City to explore the architectural treasure at the Grand Traverse Commons and to check out the annual Cherry Festival in the spring. This former medical institution has impressive castle-like buildings, which have been converted into restaurants, galleries, and boutiques as well as office spaces, and has easy access to parking. Traverse City car rentals will allow you to take a scenic drive along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and take in the Traverse City Beaches located on West Grand Traverse Bay. Although there is a bus system in Traverse City called Bay Area Transportation Authority, it is limited to five city loops within miles of the downtown area. If you have your sights set on exploring more of the city and the surrounding area, a car rental in Traverse City will come in handy.
- Traverse City is served by the Cherry Capital Airport located a few miles east of the city center of Traverse City. The car rental offices of companies like Hertz, Alamo, and Budget and their rental car parking lot can be found just off the exit from the baggage claim at the Cherry Capital Airport terminal.
- Driving in Traverse City is pleasant with plenty of scenic options. The main highways serving Traverse City include the US 31, which takes you to Mackinaw City, the M-22, which is a scenic route around Lake Michigan, the M-37 that heads south to the Manistee National Forest or north to the Grand Traverse Bay, and the M-72, which connects the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with Lake Huron.
- South Airport Road and 14th Street, particularly in the summer, are the most likely to get congested, particularly during peak hours in the morning, 7am to 9am when commuters head downtown for work. Traverse City averages about 80 inches of snowfall a year. If you’re here during the winter months, practice safe snow driving techniques by driving slowly, alertly, and defensively. Allow for extra time on your trips and turn your low-beam headlights on.
- Book your rental car in Traverse City at least 7 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Traverse City are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average