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Cheap Car Rentals in Rapid City

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Cheapflights insights for Rapid City car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rapid City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Rapid City?

To get the best deal on car hire in Rapid City, book about 18 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 331, which is about 328% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Rapid City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Rapid City is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.3/10 with 17 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rapid City?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rapid City is February, when you can expect to pay RM 251/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rapid City is July (RM 429/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 259

February

RM 251

March

RM 272

April

RM 259

May

RM 361

June

RM 421

July

RM 429

August

RM 425

September

RM 370

October

RM 331

November

RM 285

December

RM 280

What car do most people hire in Rapid City?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Rapid City are the following: SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Optima or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rapid City?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Rapid City at 1.

Top rental agencies in Rapid City

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Rapid City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Rapid City. Reviews were last updated on 10 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Rapid City, including Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3
Wonderful
17 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.7

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.8

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.5

Avis

7.5
Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.8

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

6.7

National

7.2
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.5

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Rapid City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rapid City?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Rapid City for a month is certainly possible.

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