Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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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

Deadwood in April
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Deadwood in April
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Emirates, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Deadwood departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Emirates, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Deadwood departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Airports near Deadwood

RAPRapid City
GCCGillette Campbell County

Airlines serving Deadwood

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Deadwood

Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $356 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Historic Iron Horse Inn - Deadwood and Tru by Hilton Deadwood. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Deadwood, with prices from $50 to $472 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Deadwood are about 349% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Deadwood by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Deadwood

Most booked hotels in Deadwood

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The Lodge at Deadwood
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1131 reviews)
$103+
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Hampton Inn Deadwood at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 814 reviews)
$79+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Deadwood at Cadillac Jack's
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 711 reviews)
$91+
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Town Hall Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 426 reviews)
$95+
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Whitetail Creek Camping Resort
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 49 reviews)
$62+
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Whitetail Creek Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 116 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Deadwood

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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