Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) serves the second-largest city in South Dakota and the surrounding area, located in the Badlands region at the foot of the Black Hills Mountains on the banks of Rapid Creek. The airport is conveniently located for travelers visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, the Badlands, and Back Hills National Forest, making a Rapid City Regional Airport rent a car is a great way to get around the city and visit the many nearby attractions on your own schedule. Look for great deals on Rapid City Regional Airport car rentals and save time and money for other local favorites like Art Alley, the Dances with Wolves Film Set, the Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper and Show, or one of the several area water parks.
Non-stop service is offered on Northwest to Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, on United Airlines to Denver, and Chicago O'Hare, on Delta Airlines (operated by SkyWest) to Salt Lake City, and on Allegiant Air to Las Vegas, Nevada. Rapid City Regional Airport Car rentals are provided in terminal by Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Alamo, Avis, and Budget. Try Dollar for the lowest rates, followed by Enterprise and Hertz. Additional rental locations are available downtown (usually for better rates than those at the airport) from Dollar, Avis, Hertz, Budget, National, Enterprise, and Thrifty. Try Dollar for the best deals, followed by Enterprise and Hertz.
You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Rapid City Regional Airport rental car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements for a rent a car are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25 (select agencies will rent to qualifying individuals over 18 for an additional fee).
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