The average price of a 7-day trip to South Dakota is $1,022 for a solo traveler, $1,558 for a couple, and $2,507 for a family of 4. South Dakota hotels range from $54 to $248 per night with an average of $81, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $520 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to South Dakota (from all airports) are between $567 and $860 per person for economy flights and $1,780 to $2,700 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $41 to $85 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 South Dakota
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to South Dakota and stay in a South Dakota hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in South Dakota is usually mid to late September.
Average South Dakota Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Dakota for a week is $1,108-$2,199($158-$314 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Dakota for a week is $1,792-$3,521($256-$503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $83 to $169 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $779 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $91 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Dakota for a week is $3,590-$6,633($513-$948 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $166 to $338 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,558 to $2,935 for economy
Lodging: $145 to $181 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $179 to $222 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Dakota
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Dakota? The cheapest trip to South Dakota is about $116 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $46.
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 South Dakota for a week is $812-$2,251($116-$322 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $41 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $389 to $734 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $174 to $205 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Dakota for a week is $1,342-$3,272($192-$467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $41 to $82 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $779 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $174 to $205 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Dakota for a week is $2,684-$5,938($383-$848 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $165 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,558 to $2,935 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $109 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $263 to $308 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to South Dakota cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South Dakota Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in South Dakota.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Dakota for a week is $2,265-$8,772($324-$1,253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $82 to $170 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $953 to $1,780 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $489 to $967 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit South Dakota for a week is $3,799-$11,734($543-$1,676 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $165 to $339 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,906 to $3,559 for first class
Lodging: $123 to $248 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $489 to $967 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Dakota for a week is $7,599-$20,582($1,086-$2,940 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $330 to $678 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,813 to $7,118 for first class
Lodging: $246 to $496 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $726 to $1,453 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Dakota Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Dakota is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South Dakota 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.
South Dakota 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota.
Flight Costs to South Dakota
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $860 average in mid December to a low of $567 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $536. These prices are based on millions of flights. For South Dakota our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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 South Dakota, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $293, 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 South Dakota can easily cost $309 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $618 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.