Car Rentals at the Aberdeen Regional Airport

Aberdeen, South Dakota, home of Aberdeen Regional Airport, enjoys a rich and long aviation history.  The first municipal airport in the state was established in 1921 on roughly 100 acres of land on the fairgrounds just north of Aberdeen.  This airport had two runways, as well as provided hangars, fueling, and services. Originally named Aberdeen Municipal Airport, the name was changed to Saunders Field in 1946 in honor of Brigade General Laverne Saunders, a WWII hero who was from Aberdeen.  In 1979, the name of the airport was changed to the Aberdeen Regional Airport in order to closely identify with the airport's role of serving the populations of northeastern South Dakota and southeastern North Dakota.

Imagine – all of this history before you even get to the counter to receive your Aberdeen Regional Airport rent a car. Weather you choose to rent your Aberdeen Regional Airport car rentals from Avis, National, Payless, or Hertz, there is a convenient location within one mile of the airport. Check with your agency about their pick up policy prior to your arrival, otherwise you may have to wait for a taxi to give you a ride to your car rental agency.

Aberdeen Regional Airport car rentals are often used for exploring the great fishing region of Northeast South Dakota. About 20,000 years ago, the final set of glaciers moved across the area. They created glacial bowls, which quickly filled with water upon retreat of the giant glaciers. More than 125 glacial lakes now exist in this part of the state. Fishermen who travel to the area will find the lakes range in size of small pond to lakes the size of 15,000 football fields. Hunting is also a popular activity in the area. Deer, pheasant, and antelope are plentiful, though it is important for a traveler to know the state rules and regulations for hunting, as dates and location vary by municipality.  There are state parks and recreation facilities in the area, plus numerous municipal and private campgrounds. Resorts can also be found on several of the bigger lakes. Your Aberdeen Regional Airport rent a car will usually come with unlimited mileage, so you can always change fishing spots without needed to worry about mileage restrictions.

The state law of South Dakota requires that all children under the age of 5 use an approved car seat. All passengers under the age of 17 are required to wear a seat belt while traveling in an automobile. All vehicles must be covered by liability insurance, and full coverage for rental cars is recommended.