Rapid City travel guide
Rapid City Tourism | Rapid City Guide
You're Going to Love Rapid City
With a population of 67,956, Rapid City is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rapid City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Rapid City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kathmandu Bistro (727 Main Street) and Gold Bison Grill (505 N 5th St) are great picks.
When to visit Rapid City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rapid City in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rapid City, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to Rapid City
Plane
When flying to Rapid City, you’ll arrive at Rapid City (RAP), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Rapid City include Aeromexico, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Rapid City departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 31m.
Bus
Rapid City’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Rapid City
Where to stay in Rapid City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites and Sleep Inn and Suites Rapid City.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rapid City
Most booked hotels in Rapid City
Renting a car in Rapid City
Renting a car in Rapid City costs $83 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Rapid City is the Budget branch at 4550 Terminal Road, Suite 116, which is 9 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Rapid City.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rapid City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rapid City, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Rapid City
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$68/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$70/day