Guest Reviews
Overall Rating
7.4
Good
Based on 4,219 reviews
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Pickup/Dropoff
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Budget car rental prices in Traverse City
| Economy | $33/day | |
| Compact | $33/day | |
| Intermediate | $37/day | |
| Standard | $41/day | |
| Full-size | $41/day | |
| SUV | $43/day | |
| Premium | $42/day | |
| Luxury | $82/day | |
| Van | $78/day |
Pros
"Car was nice and clean"
(in 595 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful."
(in 215 reviews)
"Nice car, good value, ."
(in 444 reviews)
Cons
"the customer service was terrible."
(in 242 reviews)
"Pickup took over an hour."
(in 57 reviews)
"We don't have credit cards."
(in 99 reviews)
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9.6
Cons: Had a good experience.
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8.0
Cons: Front tires had marginal tread depth.
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10.0
Pros: Nice people, nice car, great gas mileage.
Cons: nothing
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10.0
Pros: Pick up and drop off super easy. Staff nice and friendly!!
Cons: Nothing!
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8.0
Sufficient
Pros: Nothing outstanding, but acceptable service. No wait this time for check out. We selected Budget because it was onsite at the airport, and the car was close to the rental exit from the airport building. Good value for the cost.
Cons: In Northern Michigan in ltr November one can expect snow. The cars did not have snow tires and so was unable to get up our driveway to our house, and was a bit stressful to drive with a bit of accumulation on the roads. Inquiring about an upgrade, though, it wiuld have nearly tripled our cost to get a suv with 4w drive!
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10.0
Pros: The car was great. But I rented in Grand Rapids and dropped off in Traverse City
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7.2
The car smelled bad
Pros: The customer service was good and fast even though it was a holiday and there were lots of folks in line waiting when I arrived to pickup the car.
Cons: The car smelled like dirty dippers had been stored inside overnight. Also it there was white dry spots throughout the interior like milk or formula had been spilled. I would have talked to an agent about the smell but the line was long and it was raining. No one walked to the renal with me so I dealt with the smell as best I could.
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2.0
Horrible customer service
Pros: The car had 4 wheels
Cons: The lady at the counter was pushy wanted paperwork signed with out an inspection stating that "our people looked over it" After refusing to sign the paper saying there wasn't any damage on the car without lookingvatvitvshe got snippy wouldn't give me the keys told me I didn't get them till it was signed. ( car was locked couldn't get inside to inspect) after inspection I found plenty of damage (bigger than a quarter) and returned to let them know. Choosing a different lady because the fist one was rude she saw me in line An told me to come back to her I politely said nobill wait for another she got snippy again waving the keys saying I've got the keys. I then got mad An told her off. The manager over heard An asked what was going on I started to tell him as she stood behind home mocking me An talking over me. I then told him it's clear that she has no idea how to do customer service because if she did she wouldn't be acting the way she was.. worse rental experience
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9.6
Cons: I would like to receive an email copy of my final bill when I dropped off the key in the night box.
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8.8
I rated the value for money 2 stars because of the pickup in DTW.
Pros: Drop-off was so close to the airport terminal!
Cons: I had never dropped a rental car off at Cherry Capitol airport and I wasn't sure what to do because there were no attendants in the drop-off lot.
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2.8
Pros: Would not give me 4 wheel drive dangerous conditions wanted to charge more! No way to reserve 4 wheel but I reserved a SUV I won't use kayak or budget for a car again
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4.0
Fuel rip off
Pros: Nothing after attempted rip off.
Cons: Drove a Subaru Forester less than 18 miles. Filled tank and have receipt for .77 gallons. Gauge obviously read full when returned and I checked off "full" on contract. Agency added a $13.99 "FUEL SEVICE" charge to invoice. How many other renters have they ripped off. Also happened to me in Grand Rapids by Avis once. Contacted corporate and they promised to reverse the fee. When I picked the car up it was covered with snow and wipers frozen to windshield.
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9.6
Cons: Had a good experience.
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10.0
Pros: Nice people, nice car, great gas mileage.
Cons: nothing
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10.0
Pros: Pick up and drop off super easy. Staff nice and friendly!!
Cons: Nothing!
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10.0
Pros: The car was great. But I rented in Grand Rapids and dropped off in Traverse City
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9.6
Cons: I would like to receive an email copy of my final bill when I dropped off the key in the night box.
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8.8
I rated the value for money 2 stars because of the pickup in DTW.
Pros: Drop-off was so close to the airport terminal!
Cons: I had never dropped a rental car off at Cherry Capitol airport and I wasn't sure what to do because there were no attendants in the drop-off lot.
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8.0
Cons: Front tires had marginal tread depth.
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8.0
Sufficient
Pros: Nothing outstanding, but acceptable service. No wait this time for check out. We selected Budget because it was onsite at the airport, and the car was close to the rental exit from the airport building. Good value for the cost.
Cons: In Northern Michigan in ltr November one can expect snow. The cars did not have snow tires and so was unable to get up our driveway to our house, and was a bit stressful to drive with a bit of accumulation on the roads. Inquiring about an upgrade, though, it wiuld have nearly tripled our cost to get a suv with 4w drive!
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7.2
The car smelled bad
Pros: The customer service was good and fast even though it was a holiday and there were lots of folks in line waiting when I arrived to pickup the car.
Cons: The car smelled like dirty dippers had been stored inside overnight. Also it there was white dry spots throughout the interior like milk or formula had been spilled. I would have talked to an agent about the smell but the line was long and it was raining. No one walked to the renal with me so I dealt with the smell as best I could.
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2.0
Horrible customer service
Pros: The car had 4 wheels
Cons: The lady at the counter was pushy wanted paperwork signed with out an inspection stating that "our people looked over it" After refusing to sign the paper saying there wasn't any damage on the car without lookingvatvitvshe got snippy wouldn't give me the keys told me I didn't get them till it was signed. ( car was locked couldn't get inside to inspect) after inspection I found plenty of damage (bigger than a quarter) and returned to let them know. Choosing a different lady because the fist one was rude she saw me in line An told me to come back to her I politely said nobill wait for another she got snippy again waving the keys saying I've got the keys. I then got mad An told her off. The manager over heard An asked what was going on I started to tell him as she stood behind home mocking me An talking over me. I then told him it's clear that she has no idea how to do customer service because if she did she wouldn't be acting the way she was.. worse rental experience
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2.8
Pros: Would not give me 4 wheel drive dangerous conditions wanted to charge more! No way to reserve 4 wheel but I reserved a SUV I won't use kayak or budget for a car again
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4.0
Fuel rip off
Pros: Nothing after attempted rip off.
Cons: Drove a Subaru Forester less than 18 miles. Filled tank and have receipt for .77 gallons. Gauge obviously read full when returned and I checked off "full" on contract. Agency added a $13.99 "FUEL SEVICE" charge to invoice. How many other renters have they ripped off. Also happened to me in Grand Rapids by Avis once. Contacted corporate and they promised to reverse the fee. When I picked the car up it was covered with snow and wipers frozen to windshield.
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Where can I find Budget car rentals in Traverse City?
727 Fly Don't Drive, Budget car rentals
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FAQs About Renting a Car From Budget in Traverse City
How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget in Traverse City?
On average a rental car from Budget in Traverse City costs $44 per day.
What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Traverse City?
Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget in Traverse City.
How many car rental locations does Budget have in Traverse City?
Budget has 1 rental location in Traverse City. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)?
Yes
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)?
Yes