South Dakota

Cheap Car Hire in South Dakota

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South Dakota car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Dakota. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 October 2025.

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Cheapflights insights for South Dakota car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Dakota?

Book your car hire in South Dakota 44 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $111/day on average when booked 44 days ahead, which saves you 40% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in South Dakota?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Dakota is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10 with 33 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.0/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Dakota?

At South Dakota, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $98. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $151 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Dakota, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $98. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging $151 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$101

February

$98

March

$105

April

$105

May

$127

June

$141

July

$149

August

$151

September

$120

October

$123

November

$110

December

$108

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Dakota?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in South Dakota at 4.

Top hire agencies in South Dakota

Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Dakota known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Dakota. Reviews were last updated on 2 October 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4
Very Good
33 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
34 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.5

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

9.3
Wonderful
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

Avis

8.2
Very Good
20 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.5

National

7.9
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Budget

6.7
Okay
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

5.9

VIPCars Recommendation

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Dakota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Dakota for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South Dakota. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $1,472 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Dakota?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in South Dakota check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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