Cheapflights insights for Rapid City car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rapid City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Rapid City?
To get the best deal on car hire in Rapid City, book about 81 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 279, which is about 245% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Rapid City?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Rapid City is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.3/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rapid City?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Rapid City is February, when you can expect to pay AED 220/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rapid City is August (AED 452/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
AED 228
February
AED 220
March
AED 235
April
AED 228
May
AED 312
June
AED 367
July
AED 422
August
AED 452
September
AED 308
October
AED 297
November
AED 246
December
AED 246
What car do most people hire in Rapid City?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Rapid City are the following: SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar), Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Rapid City?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Rapid City at 1.
Top rental agencies in Rapid City
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Rapid City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Rapid City. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Rapid City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Rapid City?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Rapid City.