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?

Book your car hire in South Dakota 44 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 1,076,064/day on average when booked 44 days ahead, which saves you 1,227,372% off the average price.

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 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.3/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Dakota?

At South Dakota, the best time to rent a car is at March, with an average daily rate of just Rp 1,117,135. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,908,439 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Dakota, the best time to rent a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just Rp 1,117,135. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,908,439 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 1,421,061

February

Rp 1,243,086

March

Rp 1,117,135

April

Rp 1,174,634

May

Rp 1,374,514

June

Rp 1,692,131

July

Rp 1,779,749

August

Rp 1,908,439

September

Rp 1,453,918

October

Rp 1,429,276

November

Rp 1,352,609

December

Rp 1,341,657

What car do most people hire in South Dakota?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Dakota. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar).

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 17 September 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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3
Wonderful
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.7

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Avis

7.6
Good
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.9

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

6.7

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

Rent-A-Wreck

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 17 September 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Dakota?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For South Dakota however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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