Rapid City

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Rapid City car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Rapid City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 May 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.30

Average price per day

AED 351

Cheapest price per day

AED 339

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 79 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 268, which is about 231% 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). Alamo (rated 9.2/10 with 6 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 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 264

March

AED 235

April

AED 246

May

AED 297

June

AED 378

July

AED 426

August

AED 459

September

AED 308

October

AED 268

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 Economy cars (Jeep Wrangler 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. Ace 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 6 May 2026.

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

9.2
Wonderful
6 reviews1 location
Overview

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 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
17 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.9

Avis

7.5
Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.8

Budget

7.4
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

National

6.6
Okay
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Ace

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

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 6 May 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rapid City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 351/day when booking a car hire in Rapid City. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 339/day from Budget, booked on May 6.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rapid City for a week from Budget?

    Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Rapid City. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about AED 2,456 per week.

  • 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.

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

    You can potentially save up to 5% on a month-long rental by booking with Budget. Budget is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Rapid City can cost you on average AED 10,527 a month or AED 351 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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