Sioux Falls travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sioux Falls
With a population of 153.888, Sioux Falls is the largest city in South Dakota, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sioux Falls deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sioux Falls
If you’re looking for affordable options, Spezia - Steaks, Italian & Seafood (4801 S. Louise Avenue) and Carnaval Brazilian Grill - Sioux Falls (2401 S Carolyn Ave) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Sioux Falls
When to visit Sioux Falls
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sioux Falls in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Sioux Falls, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Sioux Falls
Plane
When flying to Sioux Falls, you’ll arrive at Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field (FSD), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sioux Falls include Copa Airlines, Frontier and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Sioux Falls departs from Austin and takes around 2h 23m.
Car
Another option to get to Sioux Falls is to pick up a car rental from Minneapolis, which is about 319 km from Sioux Falls. You’ll find branches of Ace and Thrifty, among others, in Minneapolis.
Bus
Sioux Falls’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Sioux Falls
Where to stay in Sioux Falls
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Sioux Falls Airport and My Place Hotel-Sioux Falls, SD.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sioux Falls
Most booked hotels in Sioux Falls
Renting a car in Sioux Falls
Renting a car in Sioux Falls costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Sioux Falls is the Hertz branch at 2801 Jaycee Lane, which is 4 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sioux Falls (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. The most frequently booked car type in Sioux Falls is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.