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Hill City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hill City

With a population of 995, Hill City is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hill City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hill City

Hill City in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hill City in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hill City in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °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 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hill City, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Hill City

Plane

Although Hill City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 27 miles from Hill City. 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 Hill City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Plane

Although Hill City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 27 miles from Hill City. 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 Hill City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Airports near Hill City

RAPRapid City
CDRChadron

Airlines serving Hill City

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hill City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lodge AT Palmer Gulch and Everspring Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hill City

Most booked hotels in Hill City

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Comfort Inn and Suites Near Mt. Rushmore
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 847 reviews)
$110+
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Lodge AT Palmer Gulch
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 439 reviews)
$120+
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Everspring Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 802 reviews)
$99+
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AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 142 reviews)
$87+
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Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 979 reviews)
$120+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area
2 stars
Good (7.1, 420 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Hill City

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hill City (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 Hill City (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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