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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 17 January 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 17 January 2025.

January

R978

February

R1 053

March

R1 034

April

R1 034

May

R1 391

June

R1 786

July

R1 918

August

R1 861

September

R1 673

October

R1 429

November

R1 222

December

R1 241

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 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 17 January 2025.
Economy

Economy

R1 284+

Compact

Compact

R1 172+

Standard

Standard

R1 369+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 782+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 816+

Premium

Premium

R1 244+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 244+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 159+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 438+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 552+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 583+

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 17 January 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5
Very Good
49 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,1

Hertz

8,0
Very Good
40 reviews2 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
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

9,1

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

Avis

7,7
Good
17 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

6,9

Budget

7,2
Good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

6,3

Easirent

2 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 17 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Dakota?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10,0 rating), Silvercar (9,2 rating) and Alamo (8,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Dakota.

  • What are petrol prices like in South Dakota?

    The average price of petrol in South Dakota is R16,93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R762 and R1 100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Dakota for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 35% to make it a great deal in South Dakota. Try to book at least 67 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • 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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