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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.84
per day
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8.2
Good
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Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Rapid City Regional Airport
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.84
per day
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8.2
Good
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Rapid City Airport (RAP)Rapid City Regional Airport
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Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$93.11
per day
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8.1
Good
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Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
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Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$105.82
per day
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8.2
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Zero deductible
Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
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Kia Rio
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.84
per day
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8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$93.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$94.74
per day
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8.2
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$94.74
per day
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8.2
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$94.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
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Zero deductible
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$94.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$105.82
per day
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8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$121.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$121.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$133.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$133.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$153.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$187.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$190.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$221.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$221.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:58 on 16/08/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Rapid City
- Top city near Rapid City
- Top 2 locations near Rapid City
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Rapid City and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Rapid City
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Rapid City in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$201 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h
or
25 mph
Speed limit out of town
104–128 km/h
or
65–80 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.73 per liter or $2.76 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.05 per liter or $3.97 per gallon
Rating
9.5 / 10
One-way car rentals in Rapid City
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Rapid City and drop off in another city include:
- From Rapid City to Denver - 38 offers from $129.71 per day
Top city near Rapid City
- Sioux Fallsfrom $66.20 per day527.2 km / 327.59 miles away
Top 2 locations near Rapid City
- Rapid City Airportfrom $94.35 per day14.4 km / 8.95 miles away
- Sioux Falls Airportfrom $66.20 per day524.2 km / 325.72 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Rapid City Airport (RAP)
5 rental locations
When to book in Rapid City and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rapid City?
Car rental prices in Rapid City vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $124 | A good deal $196 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Rapid City
$206
$103
$0
Jan
Feb
$64
in March
Mar
$42
in April
Apr
$118
in May
May
$106
in June
Jun
$187
in July
Jul
$135
in August
Aug
$84
in September
Sep
$45
in October
Oct
$34
in November
Nov
$44
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rapid City is November (when prices average $34.34 per day). This is 72% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $187.38).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Rapid City?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Rapid City is May, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Rapid City by pick-up date relative to the average
3.4
1.7
0
Jan
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
0.3 times in April
Apr
3.1 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
2.5 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Rapid City?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 17 days, and in October, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Rapid City
19
9
0
Jan
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
2 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
17 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, Avis, National, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, large cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $94 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Hyundai Kona | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | Small car |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Ford F-150 | 4 | Premium car |
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Toyota Tacoma | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Rapid City
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
August
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Camry
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Aug 22, 2018
Troy N.
Toyota Camry
Our accomodation in Rapid City had us at point where we had easy access to pretty much the entire surrounding areas, from Rushmore to Deadwood to Badlands...it was absolutely fantastic and so much more than we realised.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$201
Lowest daily price
$94
Total cars available
105
Top 5 suppliers in Rapid City in 2026
Alamo
1 location
8.4
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
$269–$869
per day
Most popular location
4550 TERMINAL RD,
Avis
1 location
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.3
$94–$270
per day
Most popular location
Rapid City Regional Airport
Enterprise
1 location
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$270–$870
per day
Most popular location
4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703
National
1 location
8.2
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.3
$272–$852
per day
Most popular location
4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703
Budget
1 location
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.2
$94–$270
per day
Most popular location
Rapid City Regional Airport, 4550 Terminal Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703, United States
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