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Cheap Car Rentals in South Dakota

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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 21 February 2025.

January

$106

February

$95

March

$99

April

$95

May

$132

June

$165

July

$177

August

$174

September

$153

October

$132

November

$113

December

$115

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Dakota is February. 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.

Top rental agencies in South Dakota

Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Dakota known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Dakota. Reviews were last updated on 21 February 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
47 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
40 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.6

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

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.1

Avis

8.1
Very Good
21 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

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

7.2
Good
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

6.3

Easirent

4 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Dakota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Dakota?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.1 rating) and Alamo (8.4 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 $1.57/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $102 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?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in South Dakota. They can have you in a hire car for about $518 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 35% on a hire car in South Dakota. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 87 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Dakota?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in South Dakota check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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