How much does it cost to hire a car in Fort Walton Beach?

On average a car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £55 per day.

Which car hire companies will pick you up at Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport (VPS)?

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Avis, Dollar and Hertz.

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 Medium car hire cost in Fort Walton Beach?

A Medium car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £42 per day, on average.

How much does a Small car hire cost in Fort Walton Beach?

A Small car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £43 per day, on average.

How much does a Large car hire cost in Fort Walton Beach?

A Large car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £45 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.

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.

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How far in advance should you book car hire in Fort Walton Beach?

You should book your car hire in Fort Walton Beach around 88 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Fort Walton Beach?

Hires in the SUV category (Jeep Compass or similar) are the most popular option in Fort Walton Beach, costing £42/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as £28/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Fort Walton Beach?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Fort Walton Beach is January at an average cost of £29/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Fort Walton Beach when prices are £51/day on average, which tends to be 24% above the yearly average hire price for Fort Walton Beach.

Which car hire company in Fort Walton Beach has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 2 locations in Fort Walton Beach, more than any other car hire company.

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Small

Medium

Large

SUV

Van

Pickup truck

Luxury

	Small cars	£24 - £52
	All Car Types	£42 - £62

How much does it cost to hire a small car in Fort Walton Beach?

How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Fort Walton Beach?

How much does it cost to hire a large car in Fort Walton Beach?

How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Fort Walton Beach?

How much does it cost to hire a van in Fort Walton Beach?

How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Fort Walton Beach?

How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Fort Walton Beach?

Small car hire in Fort Walton Beach typically costs around £36 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £24 per day, which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 33% cheaper than the average car hire in Fort Walton Beach, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car hire in Fort Walton Beach typically costs around £61 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average £32 per day, which is about 48% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 14% more expensive than the average car hire in Fort Walton Beach, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car hire in Fort Walton Beach typically costs around £66 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average £34 per day, which is about 49% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 20% more expensive than the average car hire in Fort Walton Beach but offer more comfort for longer trips.

SUV hire in Fort Walton Beach typically costs around £51 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average £40 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 4% cheaper than the average car hire in Fort Walton Beach, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.

Van hire in Fort Walton Beach typically costs around £69 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average £52 per day, which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 24% more expensive than the average car hire in Fort Walton Beach but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Pickup truck hire in Fort Walton Beach typically costs around £53 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average £42 per day, which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are usually the same price as an average car hire in Fort Walton Beach.

Luxury car hire in Fort Walton Beach typically costs around £80 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average £52 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 34% more expensive than the average car hire in Fort Walton Beach but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.

Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Dollar	Medium	£55/day	£49/day

Verified travelerOct 2024

They seemed to be very low on Car rental availability in the Destin area, so book before you go. But don't prepay to save money. If you prepay and something happens and you don't pick up on you set day they cannot give you credit back for that missed day. If you're flying in pay the extra and have pick up at the airport not an offsite location.

Verified travelerJul 2024

Rent a safe vehicle witha company directly. No 3rd party service.

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.
25% of our users found a car hire in Fort Walton Beach for £49 or less
Medium hire cars in Fort Walton Beach are around 30% cheaper than other car types, on average

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 does it cost to hire a car in Fort Walton Beach?
On average a car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £55 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport (VPS)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Avis, Dollar and Hertz.
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 Medium car hire cost in Fort Walton Beach?
A Medium car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £42 per day, on average.
How much does a Small car hire cost in Fort Walton Beach?
A Small car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £43 per day, on average.
How much does a Large car hire cost in Fort Walton Beach?
A Large car hire in Fort Walton Beach costs £45 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.

Hertz

7.0

Good

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.7

3 locations in Fort Walton Beach

Locations in Fort Walton Beach

1701 Hwy 85 North

+1 850 651 0612

Monday	08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:59
Thursday	08:00 - 23:59
Friday	08:00 - 23:59
Saturday	08:00 - 23:59
Sunday	08:00 - 23:59

193 Mary Esther Blvd

+1 850 796 2390

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

450 Racetrack Rd Nw

+1 850 796 2390

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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2.0 Poor

Brett, Aug 2026

Economy

No car available.

10.0 Wonderful

Polly, May 2025

Compact

From beginning to end it was wonderful. Kat was awesome. Very kind and efficient 💞

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Compact

agent at the office couldn't change the hours or find a vehicle for me so I was forced to make a 2nd reservation. Experience was miserable and I received nothing just paid you for nothing. I will never rent a car through kayak again and wouldn't recommend you to others either.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK let me book a 530 pick up when the pick up location closed at 500. They gave away my car thinking I was a no show. Luckily the ppl at Hertz got me in a vehicle within a day or so, but I will never book through Kayak again. The Hertz side of the rental was Great.

2.0 Poor

Bob, Sept 2024

Intermediate SUV

I didn't like anything. You guys should be ashamed. A death in the family prevented us from taking our trip....not that anyone in your organization cares. Phone numbers provided went unanswered when dialed...then disconnected. You're only mandate appears to be making money at the expense of customers and making sure they get a total runaround when trying to salvage a horrific personal tragedy. Way to go Kayak. You made a couple hundred bucks on this one and you didn't even have to provide a service...way to go! I shall never use Kayak, or Hertz again for anything, and neither will my large extended family. I will implore as many people as I can influence not to use you.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Supplier choice

Amazing! They even dropped us off at the airport.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.4

Okay

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.4

2 locations in Fort Walton Beach

Locations in Fort Walton Beach

1701 Hwy 85 N

+1 833 740 1724

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

99 Eglin Parkway Ne

+1 850 243 4446

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00
Sunday	12:00 - 15:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Standard

Enterprise booked my reservation for noon on October 5. Their branch closed at noon. When I called at 11:45 to let them know that I would be a few minutes late as taking our luggage took longer than anticipated, they told me to try to switch my reservation to a different enterprise branch without making any calls for me or helping in any way. I contacted another branch who let me know that they were completely out of cars and wouldn’t be able to accommodate me. When I called back to the branch that I originally booked with around 12:05, I was greeted by an automated voicemail that told me that the branch was closed and to call back during normal business hours. I called back as soon as the branch opened the next day, and they let me know that they had cancelled my original reservation and that they wouldn’t be able to honor my initial rate. Very frustrating experience that left my family without a rental for > 24 hours and cost us a fortune in Ubers.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Compact

I did not appreciate Having to use a taxi to get to the rental site.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate

They don't take debit cards. I was unable to use their services.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

People carrier

The staff was very nice and tried to be accommodating. The first problem we encountered was the location was not at the airport where we thought it was. We had to take a long taxi ride for six of us to the second enterprise location, of course we had to pay for that. I traveled with my three daughters, my wife and my mother-in-law. We had a lot of luggage for our 10 day trip to Florida.. When we got there, we were told the minivan that we reserved was not available and they wanted to upgrade us into an SUV. That was not acceptable because it didn’t have the storage space for our luggage that the minivan would have. But we had no other option so we fit in the back as Much as we could and each family member had their carry on bag in their lap. The vehicle was not cleaned very well and the tank was empty.

10.0 Wonderful

Richard, May 2024

Intermediate

Quick check in and drop off. Very good price. Got a nice upgrade.

Avis

No score available yet

One location in Fort Walton Beach

Locations in Fort Walton Beach

1701 State Road 85 North

+1 850 651 0819

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2026

Full-size

Washer fluid was empty, otherwise all was good.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2026

Full-size

The rental agent was very friendly and helpful.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2025

People carrier

Car was dirty when we got it. French fry’s were all over the back. There was no washer fluid in the front or rear.

6.0 Okay

Paulo, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

the car was dirty. it wasn't parked and I was told to. customer service was just mediocre

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Intermediate SUV

Disappointing. The car broke down on the side of the highway 3.5 hours into a 14 hour drive. The roadside assistance department couldn’t come up with a solution any sooner than 6 hours of waiting on the roadside. I self-rescued and after securing a refund, Avis customer service did nothing to make up for the fact that their primary charter of renting a safe reliable car failed and had no compassion or interest in making up for the inconvenience and delays.

Budget

No score available yet

One location in Fort Walton Beach

Locations in Fort Walton Beach

1701 State Road 85 North

+1 850 651 3765

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2026

Standard SUV

Everything went smoothly.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2026

Intermediate SUV

Catr rental was great. Your insurance company sent me an invoice for $144. Then charged my card $271. Still trying to get my money back.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2026

Intermediate SUV

Everything went smoothly customer service was excellent

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2026

Intermediate SUV

The inside of the windshield was absolutely filthy when I got the car. I mean REALLY bad. I had to stop at the store and buy glass wipes to clean it as I had trouble seeing through it when driving into the sun. The electric tailgate didn't work and would only open or close the gate part-way. Other than that the car was good.

10.0 Wonderful

Marybeth, Apr 2026

Intermediate SUV

Other than the long lines at Fort Walton Airport, the experience was good. Budget staff was pleasant and helpful.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2026

Intermediate SUV

The car windows i could barely see out of them. The car looked as if someone had sprayed the inside windows with cleaner and just left it, the overstay was everywhere. But Budget never misses with me. I will definitely use Budget again

Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in Fort Walton Beach

Locations in Fort Walton Beach

50, Hill Ave NW

+1 850 754 9644

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
Saturday	08:00 - 18:00
Sunday	08:00 - 18:00

Movly

No score available yet

One location in Fort Walton Beach

Locations in Fort Walton Beach

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, 1701-85

+44 20 3936 5033

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 23:59

National

No score available yet

One location in Fort Walton Beach

Locations in Fort Walton Beach

1701 Hwy 85 N

+1 844 841 7824

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

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30 travellers who hired a car in Fort Walton Beach gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.8

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.

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