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Cheap Car Hire in South Dakota from $87

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South Dakota car hires in 2026

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Popular car types in South Dakota

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Dakota this past week from 18,104 hire locations out of 395 hire agencies. Prices for a South Dakota small car hire start from $87/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$87+

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Compact

Compact

$92+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$100+

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Standard

Standard

$106+

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Full-size

Full-size

$109+

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People mover

People mover

$146+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$146+

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Premium

Premium

$147+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$164+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$79+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$104+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$118+

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Best car hire deals found in South Dakota

Kia Rio$87/day
Kia Rio
Found 11/12/26
Hyundai Accent$92/day
Hyundai Accent
Found 11/12/26
Audi A3$94/day
Audi A3
Found 11/11/26

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 84 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $104/day on average when booked 84 days ahead, which saves you 32% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Dakota?

Looking to hire a car in South Dakota? Enterprise Rent-A-Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $38.83/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $41.34/day.

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 Alamo (rated 9.1/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
9.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Budget
Budget
8.0
Hertz
Hertz
7.9

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

At South Dakota, the best time to hire a car is in December, with an average daily rate of just $95. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $163 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 December, with an average daily rate of just $95. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $163 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

$99

February

$97

March

$98

April

$102

May

$116

June

$155

July

$163

August

$133

September

$113

October

$113

November

$106

December

$95

What car do most people hire in South Dakota?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Blazer, for example) are the most popular in South Dakota. Intermediate (Volkswagen Jetta) and Passenger van (Class Full-size Van) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Dakota.

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

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in South Dakota at 2.

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Top hire agencies in South Dakota

Alamo

2 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6 locations
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Budget

3 locations
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Hertz

3 locations
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Avis

4 locations
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National

2 locations
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Thrifty

1 location
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Ace

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Car hire FAQs

  • 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 $852 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.

Car hires by fuel type in South Dakota

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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 ($38+).

Electric

Electric

$38+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$55+

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