South Dakota

Cheap Car Rentals in South Dakota

Rapid City, SD, United States
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Rapid City, SD, United States
Fri 5/4
Noon
Fri 12/4
Noon

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Dakota and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

January

RM 217

February

RM 250

March

RM 255

April

RM 269

May

RM 368

June

RM 402

July

RM 444

August

RM 444

September

RM 397

October

RM 302

November

RM 283

December

RM 293

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Dakota is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in South Dakota

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Dakota to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

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 29 March 2024.

Alamo

9.4
Wonderful
55 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
85 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
97 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Avis

7.9
Good
35 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.1

National

7.9
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Budget

7.3
Good
17 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

6.4

Easirent

4 locations

Eagle Rent A Car

2 locations

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 29 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Dakota?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 379/day when booking a car hire in South Dakota. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 379/day from Alamo, booked on Jul. 28.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Dakota?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Priceless (9.2 rating) and Silvercar (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Dakota.

  • What are petrol prices like in South Dakota?

    The average price of petrol in South Dakota is RM 4.69/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 211 and RM 304 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Alamo you can hire a car in South Dakota from about RM 2,651 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Dakota for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 32% in South Dakota - we recommend booking at least 86days in advance.

  • 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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