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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 7 January 2025.

Most common car type

Supplier choice

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 7 January 2025.

January

C$ 70

February

C$ 80

March

C$ 77

April

C$ 77

May

C$ 103

June

C$ 136

July

C$ 146

August

C$ 141

September

C$ 127

October

C$ 108

November

C$ 93

December

C$ 94

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 7 January 2025.
Compact

Compact

C$ 145+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 129+

Standard

Standard

C$ 138+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 139+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 159+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 206+

Premium

Premium

C$ 146+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 228+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 134+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 149+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 155+

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 7 January 2025.

Small cars

C$ 64 - C$ 171

All Car Types

C$ 60 - C$ 167

To rent a small car in South Dakota, you would pay an average price of C$ 95/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Dakota (~C$ 64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 171/day). In fact, April is about 33% 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 4% 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$ 88/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Dakota (~C$ 55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 226/day). In fact, April is about 39% 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 10% 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. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Dakota (~C$ 100/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 171/day). In fact, May is about 56% 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 35% 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$ 75/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Dakota (~C$ 51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 171/day). In fact, April is about 33% 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 23% 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 7 January 2025.

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
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0
Wonderful
21 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.2
Very good
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.6

Budget

7.9
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.3

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

National

7.4
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Eagle Rent A Car

1 location

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 7 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in South Dakota?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 110/day when booking a rental car in South Dakota. The best deal a user found was for C$ 67/day from Hertz, booked on Jan. 5.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in South Dakota?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in South Dakota from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget (C$ 129/day), Alamo (C$ 146/day), and Hertz (C$ 149/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (9.2 rating), Alamo (8.4 rating) and National (8.1 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$ 1.29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 58 and C$ 84 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$ 560 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 35%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 67 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.

  • 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$ 2,400, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 80 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 18% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Dakota.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Dakota

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Dakota. Deals were last updated on 7 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Dakota. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

C$ 81+

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