Deadwood travel guide
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You're Going to Love Deadwood
With a population of 1,258, Deadwood is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Deadwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Deadwood
If you’re looking for affordable options, Legends Steakhouse (709 Main St) and Jake's Fine Dining (677 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Deadwood
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Deadwood in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Deadwood, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Deadwood
Plane
Although Deadwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 40 miles from Deadwood. 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 Deadwood departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.
Airlines serving Deadwood
Where to stay in Deadwood
Average rates range from around $183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Deadwood
Most booked hotels in Deadwood
Renting a car in Deadwood
Renting a car in Deadwood costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Deadwood.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Deadwood (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.