South Dakota

Cheap Car Rentals in South Dakota

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Cheapflights insights for South Dakota car rentals

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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 293/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 215% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Dakota?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Dakota with deals as low as RM 40.20/day found in the past two weeks. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 41.92/day.

What is the best car rental company in South Dakota?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in South Dakota is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 9.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in South Dakota? December is the cheapest month, costing about RM 281 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 572. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 572

February

RM 285

March

RM 295

April

RM 349

May

RM 348

June

RM 496

July

RM 471

August

RM 487

September

RM 328

October

RM 317

November

RM 297

December

RM 281

What car do most people hire in South Dakota?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Dakota. Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Honda Accord or similar).

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.

Top rental agencies in South Dakota

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Dakota known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Dakota. Reviews were last updated on 23 June 2026.

Thrifty

1 location

Alamo

2 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6 locations

Avis

4 locations

Hertz

3 locations

National

2 locations

Budget

3 locations

Ace

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Dakota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 June 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Dakota?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from South Dakota it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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