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Popular car types in South Dakota

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South Dakota and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 December 2025.
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Economy

Economy

R846+

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Compact

Compact

R846+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R864+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 656+

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People carrier

People carrier

R3 939+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 186+

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Cheapflights insights for South Dakota car hires

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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 R1 127/day on average when booked 44 days ahead, which saves you 1 316% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in South Dakota?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Dakota is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 9.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
Avis
Avis
8.0

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

Planning to hire a car in South Dakota? February is the cheapest month, costing about R1 110 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 737. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R1 355

February

R1 110

March

R1 194

April

R1 150

May

R1 274

June

R1 579

July

R1 737

August

R1 536

September

R1 422

October

R1 301

November

R1 204

December

R1 133

What car do most people hire in South Dakota?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Dakota are the following: SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in South Dakota at 3.

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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 December 2025.

Thrifty

1 location
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Alamo

2 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5 locations
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Avis

3 locations
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National

2 locations
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Hertz

3 locations
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Budget

2 locations
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Easirent

3 locations
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Cleanliness

5,1

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Dakota, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 December 2025.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in South Dakota for a month is certainly possible.

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