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Cheap Car Hire in Rapid City from $89

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 with a pick-up date of 2/10 and drop-off date of 16/10. 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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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 4 August 2026.
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In Rapid City, there are 14 active hire locations from 13 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Rapid City in the past week - currently priced from $89/day. View deals for 7 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

$97+

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Compact

Compact

$89+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$91+

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Standard

Standard

$123+

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Full-size

Full-size

$104+

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People mover

People mover

$173+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$149+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$110+

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Best car hire deals found in Rapid City

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 $112. Data was last updated on 4 August 2026.
Toyota Yaris Cross$89/day
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Toyota Yaris Cross
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Toyota Prius$91/day
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Toyota Prius
Found 08/02/26
Nissan Patrol$96/day
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Nissan Patrol
Found 08/03/26

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 84 days before pickup. The average price then is just $110/day – about 26% less than the yearly average.

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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). Budget (rated 9.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.1
Alamo
Alamo
9.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rapid City is November, when you can expect to pay $83/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rapid City is July ($205/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

$100

February

$103

March

$90

April

$98

May

$118

June

$183

July

$205

August

$191

September

$120

October

$107

November

$83

December

$86

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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 4 August 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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.1
Wonderful
12 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.2

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
15 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

Avis

7.4
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

National

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Ace

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

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 4 August 2026.

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

    Thrifty 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 $706 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 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 Premium SUV is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Rapid City. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Rapid City for as low as $0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Rapid City

Browse car hires by fuel type in Rapid City. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Rapid City. Deals were last updated on 4 August 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rapid City. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($59+).

Electric

Electric

$108+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$59+

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