Here is a detailed guide to make sure your car rental at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 44th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, USA is a wonderful and amazing as it can be.
Traveling nowadays can be so much fun and more accessible for everyone. One of the main factor to have an enjoyable trip is to have a reliable car rental to help you be able to move around. You wouldn’t want to waste any time and you would want to visit as many places as possible.
How can I find the cheapest and lowest car rental supplier at Grand Rapids Airport?
We will help you find the best deal available in the market. It will save you the time and energy!
Top car rental companies at Grand Rapids Airport
There are 8 rental car companies at the Grand Rapids Airport. The following are: National, dollar, Budget, Avis, Hertz and Alamo to name some.
You can never go wrong with these reliable and dependable car rental companies. You will surely have the best lowest rate possible!
The Lowest Price Ever!
To help you choose the lowest price deals available for your car rental in Grand Rapids, we did a comparative analysis among car rental companies and third party service providers.
We chose the full size car as type of vehicle. This is good for 4-5 people and for families traveling together.
The dates used for this are as follows:
• July 1 to 7, 2019 which is a week earlier
• August 1 to 7, 2019 which is a month from now
• October 1 to 7, 2019 which is 3 months from now
As you can see from table below, for booking
one week in advance for period July 1-7, 2019, the cheapest car rental rate at Grand Rapids Airport, Michigan is from
Budget, then
Dollar, and finally
Kayak.
COMPANY | THIRD PARTY | CAR MODEL | PAY NOW | PAY LATER |
Budget | | Chevy Malibu | 196 | 218 |
Dollar | | Chevy Malibu | 236 | |
| Kayak / Budget | Chevy Malibu | 282 | |
| Kayak / Enterprise | Ford Fusion | 282 | |
| Expedia / Alamo | Ford Fusion | 282 | |
| Kayak / Dollar | Chevy Malibu | 307 | |
| Kayak / Hertz | Chevy Malibu | 308 | |
National | | Ford Fusion | 335 | |
| Auto Europe/ Avis | Same size car | 399 | |
Hertz | | Chevy Malibu | 462 | |
Alamo | | Ford Fusion | 495 | |
For booking
one month in advance for period August 1-7, 2019, the cheapest car rental price at Grand Rapids Airport, Michigan is from
Budget, then
Dollar, and finally
Kayak.
COMPANY | THIRD PARTY | CAR MODEL | PAY NOW | PAY LATER |
Budget | | Chevy Malibu | 215 | 260 |
Dollar | | Chevy Malibu | 260 | |
| Kayak / Budget | Chevy Malibu | 335 | |
| Expedia / Alamo | Ford Fusion | 335 | |
| Kayak / Enterprise | Ford Fusion | 335 | |
| Kayak / Dollar | Chevy Malibu | 335 | |
National | | Ford Fusion | 350 | |
| Kayak / Hertz | Chevy Malibu | 403 | |
| Kayak / National | Ford Fusion | 439 | |
| Auto Europe/ Avis | Same size car | 451 | |
Hertz | | Chevy Malibu | 475 | |
Alamo | | Ford Fusion | 495 | |
For booking
three months in advance for period October 1-7, 2019, the cheapest car rental price at Grand Rapids Airport, Michigan is from
Budget, then
Dollar, and finally
Auto Europe.
COMPANY | THIRD PARTY | CAR MODEL | PAY NOW | PAY LATER |
Budget | | Chevy Malibu | 308 | 345 |
Dollar | | Chevy Malibu | 317 | |
| Auto Europe/ Avis | Same size car | 335 | |
| Kayak / Dollar | Chevy Malibu | 402 | |
Alamo | | Ford Fusion | 410 | |
| Expedia / Budget | Chevy Malibu | 435 | |
National | | Ford Fusion | 440 | |
| Expedia / Alamo | Ford Fusion | 477 | |
| Kayak / Enterprise | Ford Fusion | 477 | |
| Kayak / Hertz | Chevy Malibu | 488 | |
Hertz | | Chevy Malibu | 512 | |
How about if I rent a sports car?
Would you believe there are only a few car rentals service provider that has sports car for rent? There are luxury vehicles also for rent that have more options to choose from.
I used the same dates for my booking as for the full sized cars.
Here’s what we have for sports car rental at Grand Rapids airport:
COMPANY | THIRD PARTY | CAR MODEL | PAY NOW | PAY LATER | DATE |
| Travelocity/Enterprise | Ford Mustang | 350 | | 07-01 to 07 |
Budget | | Ford Mustang | 355 | | 07-01 to 07 |
| Auto Europe | Sports Car | 438 | | 07-01 to 07 |
| | | | | |
Budget | | Ford Mustang | 325 | | 08-01 to 07 |
| Travelocity/Enterprise | Ford Mustang | 350 | | 08-01 to 07 |
| Auto Europe | Sports Car | 490 | | 08-01 to 07 |
| | | | | |
Budget | | Ford Mustang | 345 | | 10-01-to 07 |
| Travelocity/Enterprise | Ford Mustang | 424 | | 10-01-to 07 |
| Auto Europe | Sports Car | 469 | | 10-01-to 07 |
There is a valid and logical reason why there are not very many sports car for rent. People usually travel with companions, their families, their kids and even their co-workers. A bigger car is needed for all these.
Nevertheless, there are still some who might want to take a spin in Michigan in a sports car!
Tips prior your trip to your destination:
• Make a decision on what type of vehicle you will need in your trip.
• Search and compare for the lowest rate possible.
• Check what the car rental offers, its policies, and what deals they have.
• Make sure your driver’s license is not expired or will not expire while you are in your trip.
• If you are travelling internationally, get your international driving permit as early as possible. This will save you a lot of time.
• If all is good about your trip, book early as possible. Prices tend to be lower when you book earlier.
• Have your credit card and debit card ready.
Age limit for Car Rental in GRR
Most of the cities and countries have a 21-70 age limit.
In Grand Rapids the legal age to rent a car is 21 years old and you must have your license for a minimum of one year (restrictions may be different among car rental, country and supplier). Drivers under 25 may have to pay a young driver additional charge while children between 22 and 40 lbs must be secured in a child seat. Seatbelts are a must for all age groups.
Is insurance required for Grand Rapids rental cars?
You should have a proof of insurance before you can rent in Grand Rapids. Be sure that the insurance you have will cover your car rental during your trip. Some credit cards have some insurance coverage but do double check for the extent of the coverage.
Checking your insurance policy before booking your car rental can save you troubles along the way.
Coordinate with Auto Europe if they have any offers available regarding insurance.
Documents needed in renting a car
The documents that you will need are your valid driver’s license, credit card, and if needed, an international driving permit. Everything should be under your name.
Fuel Policy
Your car rental will be full tank when you get it from us. It’s traditionally customary to return it with a full tank too.
If you return the car with less the fuel when you had it, you might be charged as much as 3x its price to refill it.
Make sure to refill it before returning the car. There are a lot of gas stations that offers the lowest prices along the way.
Does the rental car have unlimited mileage?
Grand Rapids has a lot to offer to their visiting guests. The top sights and landmarks such as Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Meyer May House, John Ball Zoo and a lot more attractions.
Touring as many places as possible can be savored with the unlimited mileage our car rentals offer.
Is booking one-way at Grand Rapids Airport okay?
A lot of car rental suppliers have a one-way rental package. This would be more convenient since you can return the vehicle in a different location or branch of the supplier.
You can expect an additional charge for a one-way rental in some cases.
Vehicles we recommend while in Grand Rapids
There is an abundance of choices of the type of vehicle you can rent. This is the breakdown of the type of vehicles:
• Economy
• Compact
• Mid-size
• Family Size / Full Size
• Luxury/ Sports Car
• SUV/4WD
• Mini Van
• 7-12 Passenger Vans
These choices are all in top condition. Choose which one will suit your needs and demands. If you will be on a family trip, the family size car would be the perfect fit.
What add-ons can be added to my car rental?
GPS, Portable WiFi device to save on your data charges. Each car rentals companies have a lot to offer as add-ons to make your trip worthwhile.
Your Grand Rapids rental will gladly be there at the airport
Have a stress-free trip with our recommended car rentals. We’ll make sure you will have the grandest time in Grand Rapids!
We’ll be your ultimate information partner in your car rentals need. You will get your money’s worth at the lowest cost possible.
Disclaimer: All prices are shown for illustration purpose only and the prices may fluctuate from time to time.