Pierre travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pierre

With a population of 13,646, Pierre is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pierre to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pierre

Pierre in September
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pierre in September
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pierre in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Pierre, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Pierre

Plane

When flying to Pierre, you’ll arrive at Pierre (PIR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pierre departs from Denver and takes around 1h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Pierre, you’ll arrive at Pierre (PIR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pierre departs from Denver and takes around 1h 20m.

Airports near Pierre

Where to stay in popular areas of Pierre

Most booked hotels in Pierre

AmericInn by Wyndham Fort Pierre Conference Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 132 reviews)
$161+
My Place Hotel- Ft. Pierre, SD
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 141 reviews)
$165+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pierre-Fort Pierre
2 stars
Good (7.8, 49 reviews)
$139+
Governors Inn a Travelodge by Wyndham
2 stars
Good (7.5, 477 reviews)
$68+
Baymont by Wyndham Pierre
2 stars
Good (7, 296 reviews)
$93+
Ramkota Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, 240 reviews)
$122+

Renting a car in Pierre

Renting a car in Pierre costs $74 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Pierre.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pierre (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.

Renting a car in Pierre costs $74 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Pierre.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Pierre (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.