The average price of a 7-day trip to Western South Dakota is $1,600 for a solo traveler, $2,874 for a couple, and $5,387 for a family of 4. Western South Dakota hotels range from $75 to $340 per night with an average of $132, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $600 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 $67 to $108 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 Western South Dakota, SD, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to RAP and stay in a Western South Dakota 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 Western South Dakota is usually mid to late September.
Average Western South Dakota Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Western South Dakota for a week is $1,406-$2,510($201-$359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $67 to $108 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $644 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Western South Dakota for a week is $2,548-$4,212($364-$602 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $216 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,288 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $125 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $151 to $185 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Western South Dakota for a week is $4,496-$7,154($642-$1,022 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $432 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $250 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $242 to $259 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Western South Dakota
How cheap can you make a vacation to Western South Dakota? The cheapest trip to Western South Dakota is about $98 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 $65.
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 Western South Dakota for a week is $689-$1,493($98-$213 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $57 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $373 to $644 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Western South Dakota for a week is $1,258-$2,536($180-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $114 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $1,288 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $75 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Western South Dakota for a week is $2,468-$5,072($353-$725 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $228 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $2,576 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $150 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Western South Dakota cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Western 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 Western South Dakota.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Western South Dakota for a week is $2,917-$10,895($417-$1,556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $121 to $216 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,056 to $1,823 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $340 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Western South Dakota for a week is $4,820-$14,230($689-$2,033 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $242 to $432 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,112 to $3,646 for first class
Lodging: $169 to $340 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Western South Dakota for a week is $9,640-$23,924($1,377-$3,418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $484 to $864 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,224 to $7,292 for first class
Lodging: $338 to $680 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $960 to $1,764 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Western South Dakota Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Western South Dakota is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Western 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.
Western 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 Western 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 Western South Dakota.
Flight Costs to Western South Dakota
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 Western South Dakota our data includes 275 originating airports, and 87 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Western South Dakota 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 Western South Dakota, 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 Western South Dakota can easily cost $420 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $28 per person. Private tours can cost $848 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.