South Dakota

Cheap Car Rentals in South Dakota

Rapid City, SD, United States
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Rapid City, SD, United States
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South Dakota car rentals in 2024

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 25 April 2024.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 25 April 2024.

January

C$ 62

February

C$ 72

March

C$ 73

April

C$ 75

May

C$ 105

June

C$ 117

July

C$ 128

August

C$ 128

September

C$ 114

October

C$ 87

November

C$ 83

December

C$ 84

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.

Popular car types in South Dakota

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in South Dakota and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Economy

Economy

C$ 81+

Compact

Compact

C$ 78+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 74+

Standard

Standard

C$ 79+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 80+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 129+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 157+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 179+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 87+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 94+

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 25 April 2024.

Small cars

C$ 46 - C$ 153

All Car Types

C$ 49 - C$ 259

To rent a small car in South Dakota, you would pay an average price of C$ 89/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Dakota (~C$ 46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 153/day). In fact, April is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Dakota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Dakota, renting a small car saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a medium car in South Dakota, you would pay an average price of C$ 112/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Dakota (~C$ 53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 346/day). In fact, April is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Dakota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Dakota, renting a medium car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a large car in South Dakota, you would pay an average price of C$ 63/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Dakota (~C$ 91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 180/day). In fact, September is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Dakota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Dakota, renting a large car saves you 48% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in South Dakota, you would pay an average price of C$ 73/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Dakota (~C$ 49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 212/day). In fact, April is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Dakota. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Dakota, renting a SUV saves you 38% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 25 April 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 reviews5 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

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

Avis

7.7
Good
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

6.9

Budget

7.4
Good
17 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

6.5

Easirent

3 locations

Sunnycars

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 25 April 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in South Dakota?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in South Dakota.

  • What are gas prices like in South Dakota?

    The average gas price in South Dakota is C$ 1.41/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 63 and C$ 92 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    Alamo 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$ 374 per week.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in South Dakota it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 52%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 90 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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.

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Car rentals by fuel type in South Dakota

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Dakota. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Dakota. Deals were last updated on 25 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Dakota. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 65+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 79+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 65+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 87+

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