Rapid City

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Rapid City car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Rapid City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of gas per litre

£0.69

Average price per day

£60

Cheapest price per day

£42

Cheapflights insights for Rapid City car hires

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 £56, which is about 30% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Rapid City?

Looking to hire a car in Rapid City? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £50.09/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £58.93/day.

What is the best car rental company in Rapid City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rapid City is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.3/10 with 15 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rapid City is February, when you can expect to pay £44/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rapid City is August (£86/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

£45

February

£44

March

£47

April

£45

May

£63

June

£74

July

£85

August

£86

September

£62

October

£59

November

£50

December

£50

What car do most people hire in Rapid City?

SUV cars (Honda Pilot or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rapid City. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium cars (Honda Pilot 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 hire agencies in Rapid City

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rapid City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rapid City. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3
Wonderful
15 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.7

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Avis

7.7
Good
11 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.0

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

6.7

National

7.2
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.5

Easirent

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rapid City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rapid City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £60/day when booking a car hire in Rapid City. The absolute best deal a user found was for £42/day from Alamo, booked on Aug. 24.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Rapid City. They can have you in a hire car for about £418 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire 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?

    You can potentially save up to 30% on a month-long rental by booking with Alamo. Alamo is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Rapid City can cost you on average £1,791 a month or £60 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in Rapid City

Browse car hires by fuel type in Rapid City. Deals were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rapid City. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

£138+

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