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Cheap Car Hire in South Dakota from $78

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 14/10 and drop-off date of 28/10. 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 15 August 2026.

Most common car type

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 15 August 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Dakota this past week from 18,090 hire locations out of 396 hire agencies. Prices for a South Dakota small car hire start from $78/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

$78+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$100+

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Standard

Standard

$81+

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Full-size

Full-size

$84+

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People mover

People mover

$136+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$164+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$88+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$126+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$83+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$103+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$114+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$120+

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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 $107. Data was last updated on 15 August 2026.
MG MG4$78/day
MG MG4
Found 08/14/26
Toyota Corolla$81/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 08/13/26
Toyota Camry$84/day
Toyota Camry
Found 08/14/26

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 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $107/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 26% 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
8.1
Avis
Avis
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 November, with an average daily rate of just $81. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $196 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 $81. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $196 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

$102

March

$89

April

$98

May

$117

June

$181

July

$196

August

$167

September

$119

October

$105

November

$81

December

$85

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

Both Avis and National have 2 locations in South Dakota, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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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 15 August 2026.

Alamo

2 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5 locations
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Hertz

2 locations
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Avis

2 locations
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National

2 locations
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Budget

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

5.8

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 15 August 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Dakota for a week from Turo?

    Turo 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 $843 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. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Dakota. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2026.
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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 ($56+).

Electric

Electric

$63+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$56+

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