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 33 miles from Custer. Rapid City is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Custer departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 35m.

Plane

Although Custer doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 33 miles from Custer. Rapid City is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Custer departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 35m.

Airports near Custer

Airlines serving Custer

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (308 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Okay (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Custer

Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $235 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, 812 reviews)
$98+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Custer
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 318 reviews)
$135+
Comfort Inn and Suites Custer
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 529 reviews)
$110+
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 613 reviews)
$84+
Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area
2 stars
Good (7.9, 818 reviews)
$79+
Days Inn by Wyndham Custer
2 stars
Good (6.2, 289 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Custer

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.