South Dakota

Cheap Car Rentals in South Dakota

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Cheapflights insights for South Dakota car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Dakota, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Dakota?

For the best savings on car hire in South Dakota, make your reservation 44 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 89/day – about 9% 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?

Planning to hire a car in South Dakota? February is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 87 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 135. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

S$ 103

February

S$ 87

March

S$ 96

April

S$ 90

May

S$ 99

June

S$ 121

July

S$ 135

August

S$ 119

September

S$ 111

October

S$ 102

November

S$ 100

December

S$ 102

What car do most people rent in South Dakota?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe, for example) are the most popular in South Dakota. Economy (Hyundai Accent) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Dakota.

Which car hire 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 6 November 2025.

Thrifty

1 location

Alamo

2 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5 locations

Avis

2 locations

Hertz

2 locations

National

2 locations

Budget

2 locations

Easirent

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 6 November 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Dakota?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from South Dakota it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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