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Cheap Car Rentals in Rapid City from C$ 152

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Rapid City with a pick-up date of 25/9 and drop-off date of 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Rapid City car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Rapid City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 July 2025.

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.29

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

C$ 123

Cheapest price per day

C$ 152

Popular car types in Rapid City

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Rapid City and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 3 July 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can rent in Rapid City this past week from 12 rental locations out of 11 rental agencies. Prices for a Rapid City medium car rental start from C$ 152/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 260+

Compact

Compact

C$ 260+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 152+

Standard

Standard

C$ 158+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 158+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 446+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 312+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 181+

Compare car rental deals in Rapid City by type

Here are the best Rapid City small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Rapid City medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Rapid City SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mazda Mazda2C$ 260/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Mitsubishi MirageC$ 260/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage

Best car rental deals found in Rapid City

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Rapid City. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Rapid City with an average daily rate of C$ 231. Data was last updated on 3 July 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Rapid City. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Nissan SentraC$ 152/day
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Nissan Sentra
Nissan AltimaC$ 158/day
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Nissan Altima
Volkswagen PassatC$ 158/day
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Volkswagen Passat

Cheapflights insights for Rapid City car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Rapid City, book about 18 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 106, which is about 37% 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?

At Rapid City, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just C$ 80. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 138 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Rapid City, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just C$ 80. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 138 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 83

February

C$ 80

March

C$ 87

April

C$ 83

May

C$ 116

June

C$ 135

July

C$ 138

August

C$ 136

September

C$ 119

October

C$ 106

November

C$ 91

December

C$ 90

What car do most people rent in Rapid City?

Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Rapid City. Supplier choice (Class Special Sedan) and Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Rapid City.

Which car rental 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 3 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Rapid City, including Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo in Rapid City. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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 3 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Rapid City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 123/day when booking a rental car in Rapid City. The best deal a user found was for C$ 95/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jun. 29.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rapid City?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Rapid City however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car rental in Rapid City for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car rental in Rapid City is C$ 0. Renting a Intermediate is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Rapid City. For the month of August, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Rapid City for as low as C$ 95/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Rapid City

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rapid City. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Rapid City. Deals were last updated on 3 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rapid City. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 54+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 63+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 54+

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