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Cheap Car Hire in South Dakota

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

Book your car hire in South Dakota 76 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $104/day on average when booked 76 days ahead, which saves you 33% off the average price.

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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 9.2/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
9.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Hertz
Hertz
8.0
Avis
Avis
7.8

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 $90. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $159 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 $90. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $159 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

$97

February

$94

March

$96

April

$100

May

$113

June

$151

July

$159

August

$130

September

$111

October

$106

November

$94

December

$90

What car do most people hire in South Dakota?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe, for example) are the most popular in South Dakota. Intermediate (Volkswagen Jetta) and Economy (Ford Fiesta) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Dakota.

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Top hire agencies in South Dakota

Alamo

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Hertz

1 location
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Avis

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National

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Budget

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Thrifty

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Ace

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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

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 $772 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 Hybrid being the cheapest ($78+).

Electric

Electric

$143+

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Hybrid

$78+

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