Car hires in Traverse City, Michigan

When you hire a car in Traverse City, popular agencies such as Budget, Hertz, and Alamo will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in Traverse City, we can help you find the cheapest car to hire for your upcoming trip.

Based on the weather in Traverse City during the month of January, you should hire an SUV. Traverse City in January typically sees, on average, 38 mm of precipitation with an average temperature of -5 °C. Although the weather may vary from year to year, renting an SUV is your best bet because it can manoeuvre through snow and ice thanks to the AWD feature. Hiring a SUV in Traverse City will cost you $65/day on average.

When you hire a car in Traverse City, you should abide by the city’s 40 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Traverse City are 120 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Traverse City.

Budget is the most popular car hire company in Traverse City that has Dodge Durango hire. Dodge Durango hire in Traverse City is around $81/day when hiring from Budget.

During the month of December the average temperature in Traverse City is -3 °C and the expected precipitation is 64 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Traverse City.

If you’re looking for a Traverse City hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of December it’s important to know that the rest of Michigan typically has a temperature of -2 °C and will usually expect 54.8 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Traverse City were last updated today.

As of December 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for cars in Traverse City.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Traverse City. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Traverse City, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.