South Dakota

Cheap Car Hire in South Dakota from $69

Rapid City, SD, United States
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Rapid City, SD, United States
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South Dakota car hires in 2024

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 28 March 2024.

Most popular company

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$115

Cheapest price per day

$69

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Dakota?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Dakota 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 28 March 2024.

January

$70

February

$81

March

$82

April

$87

May

$119

June

$130

July

$144

August

$144

September

$128

October

$98

November

$91

December

$95

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Dakota 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 South Dakota

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South Dakota and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Dakota this past week from 15,379 hire locations out of 304 hire agencies. Prices for a South Dakota small car hire start from $69/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

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

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in South Dakota

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Dakota to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Small cars

$99 - $472

All Car Types

$76 - $249

To hire a small car in South Dakota, you would pay an average price of $114/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Dakota (~$99/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$472/day). In fact, October is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Dakota. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Dakota, 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 South Dakota small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Dakota, you would pay an average price of $82/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Dakota (~$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 South Dakota. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Dakota, 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 South Dakota medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Dakota, you would pay an average price of $65/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Dakota (~$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 South Dakota. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Dakota, 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 South Dakota large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla$69/day
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Toyota Corolla
Kia Picanto$69/day
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Kia Picanto

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 28 March 2024.

Alamo

9.4
Wonderful
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
85 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
97 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Avis

7.9
Good
35 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.1

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

7.4
Good
17 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

6.5

Easirent

4 locations

Eagle Rent A Car

2 locations

Best South Dakota car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in South Dakota. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Dakota with an average daily rate of $98. Data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Toyota Corolla$69/day
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Toyota Corolla
Kia Picanto$69/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Hyundai i20$69/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

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 28 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Dakota?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $115/day when booking a car hire in South Dakota. 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 South Dakota?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Dakota from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget ($69/day), Hertz ($85/day), and Alamo ($122/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Dakota?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Priceless (9.2 rating) and Silvercar (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Dakota.

  • What are petrol prices like in South Dakota?

    The average price of petrol in South Dakota 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 South Dakota for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 $685 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Dakota for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 32% in South Dakota - we recommend booking at least 86days in advance.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Dakota for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in South Dakota is $2,936 ($98/day) on average.

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Van hires in South Dakota

Find van hire deals in South Dakota from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in South Dakota cost an average of $80 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Toyota HiAce$80/day
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Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$80/day
5
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A/C
Toyota HiAce

Car hires by fuel type in South Dakota

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Dakota. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in South Dakota. Deals were last updated on 28 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Dakota. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($70+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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