Traverse City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Traverse City
With a population of 14,674, Traverse City is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Traverse City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Traverse City
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Activities
Other activities
Where to Eat in Traverse City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Red Ginger of Traverse City (237 East Front St) and PepeNero Ristorantino Italiano / Ballaro Wine Lounge (700 Cottageview Dr.) are great picks.
When to visit Traverse City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Traverse City in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Traverse City, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.
How to Get to Traverse City
Plane
When flying to Traverse City, you’ll arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Traverse City include American Airlines, Delta and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Traverse City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 28m.
Train
The train station in Traverse City is called Traverse City, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Traverse City is to pick up a car rental from Milwaukee, which is about 165 miles from Traverse City. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Milwaukee.
Airports near Traverse City
Airlines serving Traverse City
Where to stay in Traverse City
Average rates range from around $343 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Traverse City
Most booked hotels in Traverse City
Renting a car in Traverse City
Renting a car in Traverse City costs $79 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Hertz and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Traverse City is the Hertz branch at 727 Fly Don't Drive, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Traverse City.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Traverse City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Traverse City is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Traverse City
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$30/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$44/day