Traverse City car rentals

We recommend an economy or compact car for city driving so that you can find parking easily wherever you want to go. Alternatively, if you know you will be spending a lot of time on Traverse City’s scenic routes, you could opt for a car rental in Traverse City that is a standard or intermediate SUV for more legroom, more amenities, and more space for your luggage.

In Traverse City, expect 55mph speed limits on most state and county highways, and then reduce your speed to the 25mph speed limits when driving in business and residential areas. Speed cameras are not allowed in Michigan and speeding is controlled by the local Traverse City police officers on duty.

Wherever your destination in Traverse City, parking is plentiful. You’ll find meters for up to 2h and up to 10h parking throughout both the downtown and lakeside area. Parking meters accept coin payment, however, the easiest is to download ParkMobile on your smartphone for easy payment. Most meters offer the first 30min for free to make your quick errands even easier. If you need to make a stay even longer, simply head to the parking lots on Larry C. Hardy or in Old Town. Parking is free in Traverse City on the weekends and weeknights after 6pm. Check around Old Deck for free parking options.

The average gas price in Traverse City is C$ 4.70 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 56 and C$ 75, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Traverse City.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Traverse City costs C$ 120 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Traverse City costs C$ 94 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Traverse City costs C$ 119 per day, on average.

You can share a ride in your vehicle from cheap car rentals in Traverse with your friends. Carpooling is encouraged in Traverse as it is cost-effective, mitigates congestion, and is convenient for the environment due to lowered gas emissions. High Occupancy lanes for carpooling are available in Traverse.

Enjoy driving toll-free while in Traverse. You can be sure that even the busy M-113 highway has no toll stations available. Always be updated about the road conditions due to weather changes and the traffic flow.