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 275/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 247% off the average price.

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 Alamo (rated 9.3/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.4/10) 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 268 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 425. 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 323

February

RM 273

March

RM 300

April

RM 282

May

RM 311

June

RM 381

July

RM 425

August

RM 375

September

RM 349

October

RM 319

November

RM 294

December

RM 268

What car do most people hire in South Dakota?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Dakota. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in South Dakota at 1.

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 7 December 2025.

Alamo

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations

Avis

1 location

National

1 location

Hertz

1 location

Budget

1 location

Easirent

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.0

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location

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 7 December 2025.
  • 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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