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Cheap Car Hire in Rapid City Airport from $158

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Rapid City Airport with a pick-up date of 10/9 and drop-off date of 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Rapid City Airport car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Rapid City Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 July 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$131

Cheapest price per day

$158
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Popular car types in Rapid City Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Rapid City Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 July 2026.
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There are, in total, 14 car hire locations at Rapid City Airport that are operated by 13 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $158/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Rapid City Airport hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$158+

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Compact

Compact

$158+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$170+

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Standard

Standard

$234+

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Full-size

Full-size

$172+

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People mover

People mover

$448+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$217+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$484+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$158+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$217+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$238+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$260+

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Best car hire deals found at Rapid City Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Rapid City Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Rapid City Airport with an average daily rate of $248. Data was last updated on 13 July 2026.
Kia Sportage$260/day
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Kia Sportage
Found 07/13/26
Toyota Camry$172/day
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Toyota Camry
Found 07/13/26
Audi Q5$484/day
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Audi Q5
Found 07/12/26

Cheapflights insights for Rapid City Airport car hires

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

Book your car hire at Rapid City Airport 18 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $92/day on average when booked 18 days ahead, which saves you 20% off the average price.

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What is the best car hire company at Rapid City Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Rapid City Airport is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 9.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.3
Alamo
Alamo
9.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.1

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

The cheapest month to hire a car at Rapid City Airport is February, when you can expect to pay $96/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Rapid City Airport is July ($138/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

$102

February

$96

March

$111

April

$109

May

$104

June

$104

July

$138

August

$121

September

$114

October

$108

November

$111

December

$106

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Top hire agencies in Rapid City Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rapid City Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rapid City Airport. Reviews were last updated on 13 July 2026.

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Budget

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.1
Wonderful
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.0

Hertz

8.6
Very Good
15 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.0

Avis

7.5
Good
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.8

National

6.6
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rapid City Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 July 2026.

  • Which car hire providers are at Rapid City Airport?

    There are 7 car hire providers located at Rapid City Airport. The following companies can be found near the Rapid City Airport car hire counter:Thrifty (10.0)Budget (9.3)Alamo (9.2)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.1)Hertz (8.6)Avis (7.5)National (6.6)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Rapid City Airport for a week from Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car at Rapid City Airport from about $712 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Rapid City Airport?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Rapid City Airport for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Rapid City Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Rapid City Airport. Deals were last updated on 13 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rapid City Airport. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

$198+

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