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Cheap Car Hire in South Dakota from $100

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 South Dakota with a pick-up date of 18/8 and drop-off date of 27/8. 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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South Dakota car hires in 2026

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 17 July 2026.

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Standard
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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 17 July 2026.
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medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Dakota this past week from 18,042 hire locations out of 391 hire agencies. Prices for a South Dakota medium car hire start from $100/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$162+

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Compact

Compact

$144+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$100+

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Standard

Standard

$163+

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Full-size

Full-size

$168+

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People mover

People mover

$336+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$349+

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Premium

Premium

$183+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$110+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$109+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$142+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$143+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$236+

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Best car hire deals found in South Dakota

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 $184. Data was last updated on 17 July 2026.
Hyundai Ioniq$100/day
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Nissan X-Trail$109/day
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Nissan X-Trail
Found 07/15/26
Toyota Highlander$110/day
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Toyota Highlander
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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 84 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $110/day on average when booked 84 days ahead, which saves you 25% 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 Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 9.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
8.1

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

At South Dakota, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $80. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $230 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 November, with an average daily rate of just $80. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $230 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

$100

February

$103

March

$90

April

$99

May

$119

June

$183

July

$230

August

$197

September

$120

October

$106

November

$80

December

$86

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

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 17 July 2026.

Thrifty

1 location
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Alamo

2 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5 locations
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Avis

4 locations
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Hertz

3 locations
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National

2 locations
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Budget

3 locations
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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

5.8

Value

5.9

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 17 July 2026.

  • 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 $2,442 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

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Dakota. Deals were last updated on 17 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Dakota. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

$62+

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