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Cheap Car Hire in South Dakota

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South Dakota car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Dakota. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 Tháng Bảy 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

Cheapflights insights for South Dakota car hires

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 18 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R1 370/day on average when booked 18 days ahead, which saves you 1 672% off the average price.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.5/10 with 42 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.0/10 with 40 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 037 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 774. 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 072

February

R1 037

March

R1 124

April

R1 072

May

R1 493

June

R1 739

July

R1 774

August

R1 757

September

R1 528

October

R1 370

November

R1 177

December

R1 160

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 (Chevrolet Blazer or similar), Standard cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar), and Intermediate cars (Jeep Cherokee 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 4.

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 5 Tháng Bảy 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5
Very Good
42 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,1

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
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

8,8

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

7,0
Good
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,1

Easirent

4 locations

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 5 Tháng Bảy 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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