Car Rental at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$65.00 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
$72.28 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
$74.99 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$77.33 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$109.49 per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
$88.31 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
$90.05 per day
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or similar
$92.53 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:19 PM on 4/2/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$84 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h or 45 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.90 per liter or $3.41 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.77 per liter or $2.91 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.05 per liter or $3.97 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Traverse City Airport is also known as Cherry Capital Airport.
Top international routes
- Chicago
- Detroit
- Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- New York City
- Atlanta
Main airlines
Delta Air Lines, American Eagle, and United Airlines
Terminals
The single airport terminal, first opened in 2004, serves all incoming and outgoing air traffic.
Location
Traverse City Airport mainly serves Grand Traverse County and Leelanau County. It’s about 2.3 mi (3.7 km) southeast of Traverse City. South Airport Road, Garfield Avenue, and Eighth Street are the main streets connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $107 per day
- Large cars - from $75 per day
- Medium cars - from $72 per day
- Vans - from $109 per day
- Premium cars - from $88 per day
- Small cars - from $72 per day
- SUVs - from $65 per day
Car rental desks
Many are located across from the baggage claim area, right after the post-flight security check. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although the airport is very small, you’ll find souvenir shops, a newsstand, a cafeteria that serves soups and sandwiches, and a few nearby hotels. Wireless internet is available throughout Traverse City Airport. Travelers with reduced mobility should contact their airline in advance to find out what kind of help they can receive at the airport.
Nearest gas station
Costco Gasoline station at 125 South Airport Road can be reached in about three minutes. There are other gas stations near the airport and in Traverse City.
Popular one-way rentals
- Detroit (250 mi / 402 km)
- Milwaukee (220 mi / 354 km)
- Chicago (315 mi / 507 km)
Airport info
Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport (TVC)
- IATA: TVC
- ICAO: KTVC
- Name: Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport (TVC)
- Distance from city: 2 miles / 3.2 km
Top 8 locations near Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
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160.9 km / 100 miles away
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178.8 km / 111.1 miles away
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182.7 km / 113.5 miles away
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207 km / 128.6 miles away
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246.5 km / 153.2 miles away
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278.8 km / 173.2 miles away
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323.8 km / 201.2 miles away
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333.8 km / 207.4 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport is September — when rental costs average $52.39 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $77.34 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 4 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Hertz |
| Popular car categories | SUVs |
| Lowest price | $65 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$83.75
Lowest daily price
$65.00
Total cars available
147
Top 6 suppliers at Cherry Capital (Traverse City) Airport in 2025
Alamo
8443709797
727 FLY DONT DR,
$72 - $199
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 23:59
Tue:
09:30 - 23:59
Wed:
09:30 - 23:59
Thu:
09:30 - 23:59
Fri:
09:30 - 23:59
Sat:
09:30 - 23:59
Sun:
09:30 - 23:59
Hertz
+12319467051
727 Fly Don't Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
$72 - $199
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
10:00 - 18:00
Sun:
10:00 - 18:00
Avis
+12319461223
727 Fly Don't Dr, Traverse City, MI, 49686
$65 - $91
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 23:59
Tue:
08:30 - 23:59
Wed:
08:30 - 23:59
Thu:
08:30 - 23:59
Fri:
08:30 - 23:59
Sat:
09:00 - 23:59
Sun:
10:00 - 23:59
National
+18443709796
727 Fly Don't Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
$104 - $222
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 23:59
Tue:
09:30 - 23:59
Wed:
09:30 - 23:59
Thu:
09:30 - 23:59
Fri:
09:30 - 23:59
Sat:
09:30 - 23:59
Sun:
09:30 - 23:59
Budget
+12319473883
727 Fly Don't Drive, Traverse City, MI, 49686
$76 - $77
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 23:59
Tue:
08:30 - 23:59
Wed:
08:30 - 23:59
Thu:
08:30 - 23:59
Fri:
08:30 - 23:59
Sat:
09:00 - 23:59
Sun:
10:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+18449960645
727 Fly Don't Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
$75 - $206
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 23:59
Tue:
09:30 - 23:59
Wed:
09:30 - 23:59
Thu:
09:30 - 23:59
Fri:
09:30 - 23:59
Sat:
09:30 - 23:59
Sun:
09:30 - 23:59
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