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Fort Walton Beach car hire information
| Pick-up location | Fort Walton Beach |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
Cheap car hire in Fort Walton Beach
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| Compact |
| Intermediate |
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| People carrier |
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Fort Walton Beach
- Most travelers come to Fort Walton Beach to seek out its white sand beaches and fish in the tropical waters along North Florida’s Gulf Coast. Renting a car in Fort Walton Beach will give you the flexibility to explore every mile of the beautiful shoreline, from the June White Decker Public Beach Park, the Gulf Islands National Seashore, or the Henderson Beach State Park. In addition, you have numerous golf courses throughout the area just a short drive away, as well as parks, museums, and aquariums. A trip to Pensacola, home to one of the world’s biggest naval museums, the National Naval Aviation Museum, is also worth a visit. The area has a large offering of waterfront dining to try some of the area’s fresh seafood, but you will need a car to get to many of these places. Renting a car will also ensure that you have all the space to lug your beach, fishing, or golf gear and get fully into vacation mode.
- The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is the main airport serving Fort Walton Beach. Car rental offices can be found next to the airport’s baggage claim. Simply proceed to level one of the airport. Once you have the keys to your Fort Walton Beach rental car, take the Interstate 85-S for an 8-mile drive south to Fort Walton Beach.
- While driving in Fort Walton Beach, be sure to use your headlights from dusk until dawn, according to Florida state rules. If you experience problems, dial *FHP for Florida Highway Patrol. There are a few cycling routes to be aware of around Hurlburt Road, so keep an eye out for cyclists. Be wary when driving in the evenings, and always have a designated driver if planning to consume alcohol.
- Rush hour in Fort Walton Beach mostly affects Highway 98, especially during school season. The most congested driving time is between the hours of 7am and 8am, but the highway can remain blocked up until 10am. Keep this in mind if you’re on a schedule or trying to catch a flight.
- Book your car hire in Fort Walton Beach at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in Fort Walton Beach are around -98% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car hire in Fort Walton Beach
What type of car is recommended for driving in Fort Walton Beach?
Choosing a car rental in Fort Walton Beach is not only about freedom and flexibility but also about having your dream vacation. Book a convertible to feel the Florida sun on your face as you beach hop. Or take the road less traveled with a 4x4 SUV with tons of extra space for all your fishing gear. Or maybe this is the time to go all out on vacation and rent a luxury car to complete the trip.
What’s the speed limit in Fort Walton Beach?
The speed limit in Fort Walton Beach is 25mph, while on the highways across most of Florida the speed limit is 60mph. There are no speed cameras in the city, but Fort Walton Beach Police are known to wait in parking lots around the city to give out tickets to speeding drivers.
Where are the best places to park in Fort Walton Beach?
One of the great things about Fort Walton Beach is that there are plenty of options for free parking around the city. If you feel more secure leaving your car in a secure parking lot, the city has a paid parking app system for city parking lots. The main exceptions to free parking are along the popular Crystal Beach and Gulf Shore Drive. Here you can expect to pay a rate of $5 every 5h, with parking is forbidden from dusk to dawn.
How much is the price of fuel in Fort Walton Beach?
The average price of fuel in Fort Walton Beach is £3.12 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £37 and £50, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Fort Walton Beach?
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Fort Walton Beach.
How can I find car hires near me in Fort Walton Beach?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Fort Walton Beach?
A Mini car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £106 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Fort Walton Beach?
An Economy car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £59 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Fort Walton Beach?
A Compact car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £48 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Fort Walton Beach?
Most car hire providers in Fort Walton Beach offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Fort Walton Beach, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
Fort Walton Beach car hire reviews and directory
Hertz
8.0
Very Good
83 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.7
4 locations in Fort Walton Beach
Locations in Fort Walton Beach
1701 Hwy 85 North
+1 850 651 0612
193 Mary Esther Blvd
+1 850 796 2390
212 Hollywood Blvd Sw
+1 580 796 2390
224 E Eglin Parkway Ne
+1 850 796 2390
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
8.0 Very Good
Jan 2021
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the staff was friendly, the pick up was and drop off was easy and fast6.0 Okay
Aug 2019
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The drop off at Little Rock was very quick and convenient.Cons:
Our registration was for a Ford Focus....instead we ended up w/a much smaller Ford Fiesta. Instead of asking us numerous questions upon arrival, they could have read over our confirmation....it was almost all asked while we registered.6.0 Okay
Jul 2019
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One staff member was nice the other could have a better attitude.Cons:
A little compassion goes a long way.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Everything. Easy pick up and drop off!!Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.7
Okay
47 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.5
2 locations in Fort Walton Beach
Locations in Fort Walton Beach
1701 Hwy 85 N
+1 833 740 1724
99 Eglin Parkway Ne
+1 850 243 4446
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
Pros:
Check in person was friendly.Cons:
Location is Far from airport. No taxis or ubers available to get there. Expensive to get to rental location. Took a long time for Enterprise to get my car once I finally found a way there. Smelled smoky, finally found a Used Cigarette on the floor in back seat. Overall not a good experience.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Staff was friendly and efficient.Cons:
Car not clean, No shuttle service ($40.00 taxi). Also could not return car to airport without a charge of $150.00. Another taxi back to airport (just $25 this trip). Has anyone from corporate checked the condition of the office?10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Staff was great Pick up and drop off was super easy10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
Pros:
Staff very helpful and professional. Drop off was good.Cons:
I was informed that ALL rental agencies were closed at my airport when my plane was expected to arrive. They were ALL OPEN!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Helpful staff, short lines for pickup and drop offCons:
Maybe provide drop off instructions5.6 Fair
Jul 2020
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I reserved a Jetta more than a month out from my vacation. I go to pick up my car. They tell me that they are giving me an upgrade to a 2 door mustang convertible. They don’t have anything else. I have a family of 4 with 2 car seats. The car was a pain to put 2 kids in car seats and luggage for 4 people. I don’t have much confidence in enterprise for my next visit.Budget
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One location in Fort Walton Beach
Locations in Fort Walton Beach
1701 State Road 85 North
+1 850 651 3765
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
Staff at the counter were very friendly and helpful.Cons:
Our car's lift gate was not working properly. It would open and then shut. We were not going to ruin our vacation by taking it back to Budget to let them take time out of our vacation to fix. Thankful someone did not get hurt. Car needed to be checked over before releasing it to customers.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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It was quick. The drop off was easy.Cons:
The Budget rep forced me to “upgrade” at the ticket counter since I was dropping the car in another location. (That was known when I placed the reservation.) She tried to get us to pay more for car I reserved or more for an upgraded car. I declined. She then said I had to pay for XM radio at $6 per day or the car I reserved couldn’t leave the lot. I was tired from traveling so we just swallowed it. When we got to the car, it had been smoked in, damaged on the body, and had 56k miles at the start.8.4 Very Good
Sept 2018
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everything was great except for the line to pick upCons:
I waited in line close to an hour & a half to pick up the car :( :( CRAZY!2.0 Poor
Feb 2018
Pros:
The car was fine.Cons:
The lady from Avis tried to upgrade me at a lot more cost. I kept saying I wasn’t interested. The most disturbing was how she kept implying that I could break down on the side of the road with no help if I didn’t buy insurance or roadside assistance. I was traveling alone and she purposely tried to frighten me. I felt paranoid that something terrible would happen my entire trip. It affected my vacation.Avis
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One location in Fort Walton Beach
Locations in Fort Walton Beach
1701 State Road 85 North
+1 850 651 0819
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2.0 Poor
Sept 2023
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
Pros:
We asked specifically for a car that seated 8 and we got a car that seated 7. There were no cars that seated 8 so someone had to ride illegally and unsafe the entire trip.Cons:
The lady that helped at Pickup was not helpful on instructing drop off after hours. The car stunk. And giving people the amount of seating they request is pretty vital.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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The car smelled like smoke when we first open the door. The smell went away but it was slightly annoying.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Friendly, very easy, nice vehicleCons:
It makes me nervous not to check over a car for damages with an agent before/after8.4 Very Good
Sept 2017
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Slow pick up at VPS.5.2 Fair
Oct 2016
Pros:
I honestly was very disappointed with the overall experience at this location.Cons:
It took 3 employees combined effort in order to serve one person ahead of me in line for at least 25 minutes. When it finally was my time to be helped, I was asked to go into the parking lot to obtain the mileage on the vehicle while the lady stood there doing nothing. When I got back she answered a phone call and didn't even put the person on hold, I continued to wait. When she got off the phone she realized she was not capable of figuring out how to do a return. She proceeded to go for help. In the meantime one of the other employees then tried to help another person that was in line behind me while my employee went in search for help! I informed her her co-worker needed some help in processing my return and I simply cannot wait any longer, I did not account 45 minutes to drop off a vehicle. A capable employee then showed up and processed my return within 2 min. Seeing how easily the process should be handled made me sick to my stomach. I wouldn't recommend this location to anybody.National
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One location in Fort Walton Beach
Locations in Fort Walton Beach
1701 Hwy 85 N
+1 844 841 7824
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
Pros:
Efficiency.Cons:
Nothing!!10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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CostCons:
Nothing. All was easy and fast.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
Pros:
Multiple flight delays & cancellations conspired to ruin my family's Spring Break vacation. After six hours of delays, our flight from Atlanta to Destin-Ft Walton was cancelled. Our National agent in Destin airport was extremely flexible and courteous which was a relief in all our bad travel experiences with Delta. We ended up renting a car from National in Atlanta and driving the five plus hours to Seaside, FL. One day later but, still had a good time.Cons:
No complaints about National this trip.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Very helpful with returnSunnycars
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One location in Fort Walton Beach
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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When to book a car hire in Fort Walton Beach
Car hire insurance in Fort Walton Beach
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some Fort Walton Beach car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Fort Walton Beach.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Fort Walton Beach car hire.