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Keystone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Keystone

With a population of 343, Keystone is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Keystone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Keystone

Keystone in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Keystone in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Keystone in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °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 Keystone, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Keystone

Plane

Although Keystone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 20 miles from Keystone. 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 Keystone departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Plane

Although Keystone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 20 miles from Keystone. 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 Keystone departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Airports near Keystone

RAPRapid City
CDRChadron

Airlines serving Keystone

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 Keystone

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites and Rushmore Express & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Keystone

Most booked hotels in Keystone

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Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1838 reviews)
$123+
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Rockerville Lodge & Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1398 reviews)
$66+
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Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1135 reviews)
$93+
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Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
2 stars
Good (7, 1528 reviews)
$83+
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The Brookside Motel / Mt. Rushmore
2 stars
Good (6.7, 579 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Keystone

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Keystone (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 Keystone (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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