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Cheapflights insights for Rapid City car rentals

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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 249% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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). Alamo (rated 9.2/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.1
Hertz
Hertz
8.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rapid City is November, when you can expect to pay AED 209/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rapid City is August (AED 459/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 257

February

AED 231

March

AED 235

April

AED 228

May

AED 305

June

AED 371

July

AED 422

August

AED 459

September

AED 305

October

AED 272

November

AED 209

December

AED 224

What car do most people hire in Rapid City?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Rapid City are the following: Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Full-size Van 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.

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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 12 February 2026.

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.1
Wonderful
13 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.5

Budget

7.4
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Avis

7.3
Good
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.6

National

6.6
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

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 12 February 2026.

  • 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.

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