KAYAK’s insights & trends for Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
You should book your car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport around 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular car to hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
Hires in the Medium category (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport, costing R1 397/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R905/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport is January at an average cost of R789/day. February is the most expensive month to hire a car in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport when prices are R970/day on average, which tends to be 1 661% above the yearly average hire price for Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport.
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport car hire price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Small cars
R616 - R1 232
All Car Types
R1 117 - R1 594
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
Small car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport typically costs around R902 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R616 per day, which is about 32% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 30% cheaper than the average car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport typically costs around R1 187 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average R969 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 8% cheaper than the average car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport typically cost around R1 268 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average R1 030 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 2% cheaper than the average car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport typically costs around R1 304 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average R1 136 per day, which is about 13% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 2% more expensive than the average car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport typically costs around R1 962 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R1 224 per day, which is about 38% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 35% more expensive than the average car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport typically costs around R1 324 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average R1 117 per day, which is about 16% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 3% more expensive than the average car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport typically costs around R1 642 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average R1 393 per day, which is about 16% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 22% more expensive than the average car hire in Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Good to know
Most popular car type
Large
Top tips for hiring a car at Gerald R. Ford Airport
Car rentals at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport (GRR) are well-situated and provide renters will top-tier rentals and add-on amenities to make their journey comfortable and convenient. With a car rental, you can easily navigate locations that aren’t fully accessible using public means like buses. Comparatively, car rentals are cheaper than the cumulative cost of hailing taxis and you can customize your rental to your liking. The car rental companies at GRR also provide roadside assistance to renters in case of any incident or accident.
Getting car rentals at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport is a smooth experience, especially with an early online booking through KAYAK. If you have all the required documents at hand, you only have to pick up the rental agreement and the car keys and be on your way. Renters are at an advantage because all Grand Rapids Gerald R.Ford Intl Airport car rentals companies have their counters onsite.
Returning your rentals when you book car rentals at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport is easy because most companies allow you to return rentals during business hours and after-hours. When returning your car rental to GRR, make sure you give back the keys at the agreed time, fill up the fuel tank, clean up the vehicle, and make sure there are no damages to the rental to avoid any imposed extra charges. For after-hours drop-off, park the rental, lock the doors, and leave the keys in the company’s drop box.
GRR is the second busiest airport in Michigan with a daily average traffic of around 80,000 passengers, with the busiest days being Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, putting a high demand on transfer services from the airport. Therefore, you could find a queue at the rental counters of some rental companies with waiting times of around 30 minutes during peak hours. To avoid any possible inconveniences, book a pick time that’s around 45 minutes after your arrival time or opt for early morning or late-night arrival times that coincide with the business hours of your preferred rental company.
Book your car hire at Gerald R. Ford Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Gerald R. Ford Airport
Where are the car rental companies at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport located?
All the rental companies at GRR are located onsite at the airport. Avis, Hertz, Budget, National, Dollar, Alamo, and Enterprise are located along 5500 44th Street which is a short 5 to 10-minute walk from the terminal. This is the street opposite the baggage claim area at GRR.
Which rental car companies are most convenient at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
Budget and Enterprise are the recommended rental companies to hire at GRR. Both companies have their pick-up lots near the baggage claim area, an after-hours return policy and provide affordable add-on amenities for their rentals. Both rental companies have short waiting times during peak hours because of their fast renting processes and efficient staff.
What amenities are offered at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport rental car center?
The rental center at GRR is near the baggage claim area making it easy for renters to access the rental counters. The counters are also accessible for wheelchair users. The rental companies offer cancellation and GRR allows after-hours returns to cater to travelers with early morning or late night departures.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport?
Drivers must be at least 25 years old, and drivers aged 18-24 are charged an underage surcharge. They are required to have a valid driver’s license with their name issued from the US, and if not issued by the US, they must provide a valid passport and travel itinerary showing proof of return to their resident country. Renters are also required to provide the credit card that was used to book, and it must be from a major credit company.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Gerald R. Ford Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gerald R. Ford Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.
Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory
Picked up car and it was filthy. Should have went back in office and told them but took it home and cleaned it. Was very happy with the price.
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Compact
So my flights into GR got cancelled and Qeeq (the company I made my reservation with) did an excellent job helping me get refunded even though I was not within my 24 hour prior cancellation time. They communicated very well on everything and I would use them and Budget again.
4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Nov 2025
Intermediate
Budget overcharged my by over $100 from the agreed upon price for no reason which they also did the last time I rented from them forcing me to deal with customer service to "prove" my original agreed upon rental price which I will have to do again.
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2025
Intermediate SUV
All very good. Excellent attention.
6,0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2025
Standard SUV
The vehicle was great however when I arrived after I had previously reserved a vehicle I was told they didn’t have any vehicles outside a pickup truck and 12 passenger van. I then waited about 45-60 minutes until a returned vehicle was ready. The vehicle was comfortable however it smelled like someone had been smoking weed in it. Overall it was a very average rental experience.
Car had some trash in it from the prior customer. As a non flying customer, it was difficult to find where my ride to the pickup location could park and offload my luggage.
Loved the workers there they tried and felt horrible that they couldn’t fulfill my reservation for a suv. When I returned I talked to her and she was super helpful!
First car I was offered should have been removed from the fleet. Changed to a new car . Service was fine.
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Full-size
Car was ready with an up grade. easy pickup and drop off.
2,0 Poor
Kyle, May 2025
Intermediate SUV
The rental car was terrible. It was the dirtiest rental I’ve ever had. There were scratches and dents all over from previous renters. The radio didn’t work. The car should be removed from the rental lineup. I’d like a full refund.
10,0 Wonderful
Carrie, Nov 2024
Supplier choice
Parking lot signs could have been clearer about where to leave the car. But that's on the airport, not Avis' fault.
I was charged twice. Once for my debit card to reserve the vehicle and charged mu credit card for an uograde. Not happy about the double charges.
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate SUV
Great car, clean, and the people I worked with at pick up and drop off had great customer service- super friendly! It was a breath of fresh air. Thank you!
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size SUV
Very good! Customer Service agent was friendly and helpful. Return was easy and personable.
10,0 Wonderful
Dana, Jun 2023
Intermediate
It was what I expected other than being charged for a full second day's rental when I only had the vehicle for 27 hours. Perhaps that is standard, but seems excessive.
The first car we were given at the hire point was very dirty and internally had a strong cannabis odour. On advising the staff they were apologetic and helpful however it baffled me that the vehicle could be sent out to hire in the state it was. Given we had a 12 hour drive ahead of us it was implausible that we could be subjected to the stench of the car for that long. Further as we were returning to Australia there was also a risk that our luggage could also become compromised through contact with whatever substances had been used in that car putting us at risk when trying to clear customs. The attendant said the previous driver would be charged additional cleaning costs. This begged the question if I had not said anything at point of hire then I would have been subjected to the cleaning cost. Altogether a very unacceptable experience.
6,0 Okay
Bret & Morgen, Aug 2024
Full-size
The full size car we were given was not in good condition and the back up camera did not work.
6,0 Okay
Jacquelyn, Jun 2024
Intermediate
Being disclosed about the deposit and them preferring credit cards would be great. My credit card had gotten stolen so I only had a debit on me and was charged a $500 deposit because of that. Of course you get it back, but it’s an inconvenience. My plane landed late, they gave away the car I originally booked… I was only 30 mins late to pick up. The line itself was long so I spent another 10-15 mins waiting which is fine ! But just to say, it’s odd they gave away the car I booked so quickly. Whatever. At least I got a car, but it still was far from a smooth experience.
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