The average price of a 7-day trip to Rapid City is $1,716 for a solo traveler, $3,082 for a couple, and $5,778 for a family of 4. Rapid City hotels range from $49 to $224 per night with an average of $54, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $780 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) are between $523 and $795 per person for economy flights and $1,641 to $2,495 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $82 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Rapid City, SD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RAP and stay in a Rapid City hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Rapid City is usually mid to late September.
Average Rapid City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Rapid City for a week is $883-$2,668($126-$381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $82 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $708 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $189 to $231 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Rapid City for a week is $1,766-$4,124($252-$589 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $164 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,416 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $189 to $231 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Rapid City for a week is $2,932-$7,348($419-$1,050 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $328 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,832 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $126 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $284 to $370 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Rapid City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Rapid City? The cheapest trip to Rapid City is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $43.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Rapid City for a week is $764-$2,047($109-$292 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $708 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Rapid City for a week is $1,270-$3,014($181-$431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,416 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Rapid City for a week is $2,540-$5,380($363-$769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,832 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Rapid City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Rapid City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Rapid City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Rapid City for a week is $1,964-$12,270($281-$1,753 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $57 to $180 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $899 to $1,650 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Rapid City for a week is $3,262-$15,180($466-$2,169 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $114 to $360 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,798 to $3,300 for first class
Lodging: $111 to $224 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $780 to $1,560 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Rapid City for a week is $6,524-$25,680($932-$3,669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $228 to $720 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,596 to $6,600 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $448 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,092 to $2,340 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Rapid City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Rapid City is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Rapid City due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Rapid City Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Rapid City hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Rapid City.
Flight Costs to Rapid City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $795 average in mid December to a low of $523 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $498. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Rapid City our data includes 275 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Rapid City from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,284 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix – Mesa Gateway (AZA) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $222.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Rapid City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $272, so you can easily save about 52% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Rapid City can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $557 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.