Rapid City

Cheap Car Hire in Rapid City from $63

Rapid City, SD, United States
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Rapid City, SD, United States
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Rapid City car hires in 2024

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 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of petrol per litre

$1.52

Average price per day

$115

Cheapest price per day

$63

What is the cheapest time to rent 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 29 March 2024.

January

$70

February

$81

March

$82

April

$87

May

$119

June

$130

July

$144

August

$144

September

$128

October

$98

November

$92

December

$95

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Rapid City is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Rapid City

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Rapid City and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

In Rapid City, there are 11 active hire locations from 10 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Rapid City in the past week - currently priced from $57/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

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 29 March 2024.

Small cars

$99 - $473

All Car Types

$76 - $250

To hire a small car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $115/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Rapid City, the United States (~$99/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$473/day). In fact, October is about 14% 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 is 10% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Rapid City small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $82/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Rapid City, the United States (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$271/day). In fact, December is about 7% 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 22% 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. Here are the best Rapid City medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $65/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Rapid City, the United States (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$170/day). In fact, December is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rapid City, hiring a large car saves you 37% 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. Here are the best Rapid City large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$69/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent Hatch$69/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch

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 29 March 2024.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Rapid City, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Alamo

9.4
Wonderful
38 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0
Wonderful
37 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.6
Very Good
51 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Budget

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.9

Avis

7.3
Good
15 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.6

National

7.0
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Easirent

1 location

Eagle Rent A Car

1 location

Best Rapid City car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Rapid City. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Rapid City with an average daily rate of $94. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Rapid City. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota Yaris$69/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent Hatch$69/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Hyundai i20$69/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 29 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rapid City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $115/day when booking a car hire in Rapid City. The absolute best deal a user found was for $113/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Mar. 24.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Rapid City?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Rapid City from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget ($69/day), Hertz ($86/day), and Turo ($91/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Rapid City?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.3 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.0 rating) and Hertz (8.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Rapid City.

  • What are petrol prices like in Rapid City?

    The average price of petrol in Rapid City is $1.52/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $68 and $99 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rapid City for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 $790 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Rapid City for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 32% on your car hire. For a below average price in Rapid City, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 86 days in advance.

  • 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 $3,386, with the average price for a rental being around $113 a day. Book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 2% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Rapid City.

  • How much is a car hire in Rapid City for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Rapid City is $0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Rapid City. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Rapid City for as low as $0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Rapid City?

    Nissan Rogue, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Rapid City according to Cheapflights users.

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Van hires in Rapid City

Find van hire deals in Rapid City from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Rapid City cost an average of $87 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on van hires in Rapid City. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Toyota HiAce$63/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$80/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$117/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce

Car hires by fuel type in Rapid City

Browse car hires by fuel type in Rapid City. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Rapid City. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rapid City. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($58+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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