Rapid City

Cheap Car Hire in Rapid City

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Cheapflights insights for Rapid City car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rapid City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Rapid City?

For the best savings on car hire in Rapid City, make your reservation 81 days before pickup. The average price then is just $114/day – about 40% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Rapid City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rapid City is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.3/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rapid City?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rapid City is February, when you can expect to pay $90/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rapid City is August ($184/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$93

February

$90

March

$96

April

$93

May

$127

June

$150

July

$172

August

$184

September

$126

October

$121

November

$100

December

$100

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rapid City?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Rapid City at 1.

Top hire agencies in Rapid City

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rapid City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rapid City. Reviews were last updated on 17 September 2025.

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3
Wonderful
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.7

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Avis

7.7
Good
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.0

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

6.7

National

7.2
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.5

Easirent

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rapid City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rapid City for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Rapid City. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $618 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rapid City?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Rapid City however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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