South Dakota car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South Dakota. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 October 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for South Dakota car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in South Dakota, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in South Dakota?
For the best savings on car rentals in South Dakota, make your reservation 81 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 104/day – about 28% less than the yearly average.
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?
The cheapest month to rent a car in South Dakota is February, when you can expect to pay C$ 83/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in South Dakota is August (C$ 173/day on average). The average daily rental 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 rent.
January
C$ 87
February
C$ 83
March
C$ 91
April
C$ 87
May
C$ 119
June
C$ 141
July
C$ 161
August
C$ 173
September
C$ 117
October
C$ 105
November
C$ 91
December
C$ 92
Which car rental company has the most locations in South Dakota?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo 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 28 October 2025.
Thrifty
Alamo
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Avis
Hertz
National
Budget
Easirent
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 28 October 2025.
What is the cheapest rental car found in South Dakota?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 76/day when booking a rental car in South Dakota. The best deal a user found was for C$ 53/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Oct. 26.
How much does it cost to rent a car in South Dakota for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in South Dakota. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 466 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in South Dakota?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in South Dakota.
How much does it cost to rent a car in South Dakota for a month?
Generally, a month-long car rental in South Dakota can be found for about C$ 1,998, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 67 a day. Book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 21% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Dakota.