Custer travel guide

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You're Going to Love Custer

With a population of 1 952, Custer is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Custer deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Custer

Custer in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Custer in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Custer in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Custer, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Custer

Plane

Although Custer doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 53 km from Custer. Rapid City is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Emirates, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Custer departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

Plane

Although Custer doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 53 km from Custer. Rapid City is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Emirates, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Custer departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

Airports near Custer

Airlines serving Custer

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,423 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,987 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (810 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (782 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (140 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,764 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (491 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (315 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (436 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Okay (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Custer

Average rates range from around $332 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Custer and Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Custer

Most booked hotels in Custer

Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 800 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Custer
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 307 reviews)
$190+
Comfort Inn and Suites Custer
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 540 reviews)
$158+
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 599 reviews)
$126+
Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area
2 stars
Good (7.9, 818 reviews)
$91+
Days Inn by Wyndham Custer
2 stars
Good (6.2, 291 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Custer

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Custer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Custer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.