Rapid City

Cheap Car Rentals in Rapid City from $34

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Rapid City car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per gallon

$4.13

Average price per day

$100

Cheapest price per day

$40

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Rapid City?

January

$69

February

$70

March

$63

April

$62

May

$78

June

$86

July

$94

August

$94

September

$84

October

$61

November

$57

December

$64

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Rapid City is November. 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 Rapid City

In Rapid City, there are 11 active rental locations from 10 car rental companies. Large is the cheapest car type to rent in Rapid City in the past week - currently priced from $34/day. View deals for 5 car types available to rent in this destination:

Compare available car types for rental in Rapid City

Small Cars

$57 - $127

All Car Types

$101 - $193

To rent a Small car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $88/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Rapid City, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$127/day). In fact, October is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rapid City, renting a Small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rapid City Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $101/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Rapid City, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$146/day). In fact, October is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rapid City, renting a Medium car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rapid City Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $125/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Rapid City, the United States (~$95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$154/day). In fact, September is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rapid City, renting a Large car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rapid City Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $112/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Rapid City, the United States (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$146/day). In fact, October is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rapid City, renting a SUV car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rapid City SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $139/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Rapid City, the United States (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$216/day). In fact, December is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rapid City, renting a Van car saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Luxury car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $174/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Rapid City, the United States (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$310/day). In fact, January is about 80% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rapid City, renting a Luxury car is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Convertible car in Rapid City, the United States, you would pay an average price of $340/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in Rapid City, the United States (~$181/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$906/day). In fact, December is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Rapid City. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rapid City, renting a Convertible car is 58% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Rapid City

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Rapid City, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Alamo

9.4
Wonderful
38 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0
Wonderful
37 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Hertz

8.6
Very good
50 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Budget

8.4
Very good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.9

Avis

7.2
Good
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.4

National

6.6
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Easirent

1 location

Eagle Rent A Car

1 location

Best Rapid City car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Rapid City recently found.
The best prices on car rentals in Rapid City we've found at this time. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.

Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in Rapid City?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $100/day when booking a rental car in Rapid City. The best deal a user found was for $40/day from Surprise Agency, booked on Sep. 17.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Rapid City?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Rapid City from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($34/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($43/day), and Budget ($44/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Rapid City?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.4 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.0 rating) and Hertz (8.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Rapid City.

What are gas prices like in Rapid City?

The average gas price in Rapid City is $4.13/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $49 and $71 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Rapid City for a week from Hertz?

Hertz is one of the top picks in Rapid City. They can have you in a rental car for about $784 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Rapid City 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 33% to make it a great deal in Rapid City. Try to book at least 90 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Rapid City?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Rapid City. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Rapid City for a month?

Surprise Agency currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 71% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Rapid City. Typically, a monthly car rental in Rapid City can be found for $3,362. You can find car rental deals to be on average $112 a day.

How much is a car rental in Rapid City for a weekend?

$64 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Rapid City, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when traveling to Rapid City, then opt for a Full-size rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $66/day.

What car do most people rent in Rapid City?

The most popular car to rent while in Rapid City is the Chevrolet Trax, which is a Compact vehicle.

Small car rentals in Rapid City

Search more Rapid City car rental deals like the ones below from popular area providers and save on gas mileage.

Van rentals in Rapid City

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for Rapid City van rentals.
In terms of van rentals in Rapid City, these are some the best options we've found at this time. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.

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