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

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.

Activities & attractions in Sioux Falls

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Where to Eat in Sioux Falls

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maribella (360 S Main Ave) and Ironwood Steakhouse (150 E 4th Pl) are great picks.

When to visit Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls in June
Estimated package price
$145
2 travelers
Flight to Sioux Falls
3 nights at hotel
Sioux Falls in June
Estimated package price
$145
2 travelers
Flight to Sioux Falls
3 nights at hotel

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″.

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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 American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Sioux Falls departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 07m.

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 Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Sioux Falls’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

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 American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Sioux Falls departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 07m.

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 Turo, among others, in Minneapolis.

Bus

Sioux Falls’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.

Airports near Sioux Falls

FSDSioux Falls Joe Foss Field
ATYWatertown
SUXSioux City Sioux Gateway

Airlines serving Sioux Falls

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,340 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,491 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,121 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,014 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,902 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,203 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,557 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,579 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,011 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,507 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,302 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (621 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (709 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,171 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sioux Falls

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls Southwest By IHG and Comfort Inn and Suites Avera Southwest. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sioux Falls, with prices from $49 to $1,525 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sioux Falls are about 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Sioux Falls by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Sioux Falls

Most booked hotels in Sioux Falls

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Hotel On Phillips
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 382 reviews)
$176+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 827 reviews)
$100+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sioux Falls, SD
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1515 reviews)
$100+
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Baymont by Wyndham Sioux Falls Near West 41st Street
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1313 reviews)
$65+
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Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport-Waterpark & Event Ctr
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1675 reviews)
$56+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls
2 stars
Good (6.1, 1818 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Sioux Falls

Renting a car in Sioux Falls costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Sioux Falls.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Sioux Falls is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sioux Falls costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Sioux Falls.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Sioux Falls is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Sioux Falls

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$37/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

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