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Rapid City car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Rapid City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 June 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

$1.44

Average price per day

$94

Cheapest price per day

$90

Cheapest time to hire a car in Rapid City

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Rapid City and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 5 June 2025.

January

$94

February

$91

March

$98

April

$94

May

$129

June

$143

July

$155

August

$154

September

$135

October

$120

November

$101

December

$101

Compare available car types for hire in Rapid City

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Rapid City to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 June 2025.

Small cars

$82 - $246

All Car Types

$80 - $235

To hire a small car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $141/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Rapid City, the United States (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$246/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rapid City, hiring a small car saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $141/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Rapid City, the United States (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$260/day). In fact, April is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rapid City, hiring a medium car saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $138/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Rapid City, the United States (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$223/day). In fact, March is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rapid City, hiring a SUV saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 5 June 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Rapid City, including Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

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

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.1
Wonderful
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.5

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.6

Avis

7.5
Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.8

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

6.9
Okay
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

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 5 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rapid City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $94/day when booking a car hire in Rapid City. The absolute best deal a user found was for $90/day from Avis, booked on Jun. 1.

  • 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 $661 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Rapid City for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Rapid City can be found for about $2,832, with the average price for a rental being around $94 a day. Book with Avis, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 5% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Rapid City.

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