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Visiting Rapid City

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Rapid City, and visitors give high marks for the important monuments and water parks. This vibrant city also attracts tourists with its art. Top sights in the city include Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest.

There are 199 hotels and other accommodations in Rapid City
The closest major airport is in Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional), 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from the city center

Sightseeing and Staying in Rapid City

Well-known for its art scene, the city's cultural venues include Bear Country USA, Art Alley, and South Dakota Air and Space Museum. Families come for attractions such as Central States Fairgrounds, Reptile Gardens, and Storybook Island. The city is notable for its monuments and landmarks like Main Street Square, Berlin Wall Exhibit, and Chapel in the Hills.

In Rapid City, there are 199 hotels and other lodging options so you'll have ample places to choose from for a perfect holiday retreat. Here are highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

Black Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast - With a stay at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its dining options and clean, comfortable rooms.
Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore - Our customers like the breakfast and helpful staff at this hotel. With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an indoor pool, along with free WiFi.
Coyote Blues Bed and Breakfast - This 2.5-star bed & breakfast features free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Expedia customers like its breakfast and quiet rooms.

Other top sights in Rapid City include Custer State Park and Black Hills National Forest. One of the popular sights in the surrounding area is Mount Rushmore, located 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from the center of the city.

Dressing for Rapid City

Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 51°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 13°F
From April to June, the average is 81°F during the day and 26°F at night
July through September sees average temperatures of 86°F during the day and 40°F at night
In October-December, you can expect 67°F as the daytime average and 13°F as the nighttime average
Average annual rainfall for Rapid City is 16.30 inches
July and August are usually the hottest months averaging 83°F, while December and January are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 14°F

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Rapid City?

Emerald Hills Bed and Breakfast is a favorite with Expedia customers. This 3.5-star B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. Other favorite options based on traveler reviews include Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore and Black Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rapid City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on “Search”, then use the “free cancellation” filter to view the best options available in Rapid City.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Rapid City?

For more details about updating your trip to Rapid City or cancelling it, click here.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Rapid City?

Based on reviews, Travelodge by Wyndham Rapid City is a popular 2.5-star hotel for our travelers looking for an economical choice, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. Other good choices for your budget-friendly stay include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD and Fair Value Inn.

What's the best accommodation when traveling with kids to Rapid City?

Residence Inn Rapid City is a top 3.5-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features a water park and a restaurant. Other options for your stay with the kids include Best Western Ramkota Hotel and AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City. Attractions like Storybook Island and Reptile Gardens are also fun for kids of all ages.

What's the best place to stay for a couple visiting Rapid City?

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton is a favorite 3.5-star hotel for couples, and features 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Another good option for your romantic getaway is Priceless Black Hills View!!!.

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Rapid City?

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers a water park and a fitness center for its human guests. Other good choices for you and your pet’s trip include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD and Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City.

Where is the best hotel to stay with easy access to Custer State Park?

State Game Lodge at Custer State Park Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It’s located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Custer State Park. Other good options around the area include Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore and Chalet Motel.

What about the best place to stay close to Watiki Water Park?

One of the top choices for your stay is Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City, located next to Watiki Water Park, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City and Sleep Inn And Suites Rapid City are other good choices nearby.

What's the best boutique hotel in Rapid City?

Hotel Alex Johnson Rapid City, Curio Collection by Hilton is a favorite 3.5-star hotel with Expedia travelers looking for a stylish accommodation, featuring 2 restaurants and 2 bars. The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection and The Nest Hotel are a couple of other boutique hotels.

What's the best accommodation for a golf trip to Rapid City?

Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City is a hotel featuring free breakfast and an indoor pool, and it’s a top choice for golfing nearby. Another good choice is The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, BW Premier Collection if you’d like to be close to a golf course while in town. Visit Hart Ranch Golf Course, Fountain Springs Golf Course, or The Golf Club at Red Rock to perfect your golf swing.

What are some accommodations with pools in Rapid City?

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD is a popular 3-star hotel featuring an indoor pool, free breakfast, and free WiFi. A couple of other options with an onsite pool include AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City and Grand Gateway Hotel.

Recent reviews of Rapid City hotels

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

Very nice place to stay. The only thing that needs improvement is the towels, they are NOT soft and are extremely rough…

A verified traveler stayed at AmericInn by Wyndham Rapid City

Posted 2 days ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

Easy friendly check-in, clean room, comfortable bed, great sleep!…

A verified traveler from Montclair, NJ stayed at Summerset Hotel & Suites

Posted 13 days ago

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rapid City

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

Great hotel! Service was good and the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.…

A verified traveler from Los Angeles stayed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Rapid City

Posted 2 weeks ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

We stayed in the Lodge across the hwy from the main building. It seemed pretty new and was definitely clean. Just a couple if things, if they are looking for improvement...there was no dresser, i would suggest replacing the cute tv table with a dresser with drawers, i don't know about most people, but i don't like having to dig thru my suitcase every morning. Another couple of towel rack bars in the bathroom sink area, I had no place to hang my towel or my bathroom bag. And lastly maybe folding chairs over those bulky ones in the closet, they kept being in the way. Overall, comfy bed, cold a/c, nice kitchen with a few (very few) utensils, plates, etc., ok shower (that's always a problem with long hair & a 6' hubs) The place was full, but plenty of parking even with a trailer and it was never noisy. We popped over to the main office for breakfast, nothin fancy but super good coffee! I would recommend the place and likely stay again :)…We stayed in the Lodge across the hwy from the main building. It seemed pretty new and was definitely clean. Just a couple if things, if they are looking for improvement...there was no dresser, i would suggest replacing the cute tv table with a dresser with drawers, i don't know about most people, but i don't like having to dig thru my suitcase every morning. Another couple of towel rack bars in the bathroom sink area, I had no place to hang my towel or my bathroom bag. And lastly maybe folding chairs over those bulky ones in the closet, they kept being in the way. Overall, comfy bed, cold a/c, nice kitchen with a few (very few) utensils, plates, etc., ok shower (that's always a problem with long hair & a 6' hubs) The place was full, but plenty of parking even with a trailer and it was never noisy. We popped over to the main office for breakfast, nothin fancy but super good coffee! I would recommend the place and likely stay again :)

A verified traveler from Colorado Springs, CO stayed at Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

Posted 7 days ago