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Top tips for renting a car at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport
- Booking a car rental at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport is a convenient way to ensure that you will have access to comfortable and reliable transportation for the duration of your stay in the area. Both Destin and Fort Walton have their own public transportation systems, namely the local bus, but driving is still one of the quickest ways to reach your destination. When you have your own vehicle, it will also be easy for you to transport cargo, including suitcases and beach equipment.
- No matter what your needs or preferences are, there is sure to be a model that is perfect for your car rental at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport. If you want to enjoy the area's sunshine, you can always opt for a convertible. Those that will be traveling with several other passengers may prefer to have an SUV. If you’ll primarily be staying in the city center, a compact vehicle can come in handy.
- Once you are ready to return your car rental at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport, you can simply bring it back to where your respective rental company stores its fleet. Each company that has its own branch at the airport has both its office and its fleet on-site, so make sure to remember the exact location where you first picked up your rental. While it will depend on the specific company that you are renting with, you may have the option of dropping off your Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport car rental outside of normal business hours.
- Both Destin and Fort Walton are busy cities that are popular destinations for tourists, so their roads can often be congested. Avoid getting stuck in a traffic jam by picking up and dropping off your rental around rush hour, which will typically take place between 7 and 9 am and 5.30 and 7 pm. There are a few roads that can be particularly congested, and these include Interstates 98 and 293.
- Book your rental car at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport
Where can I find the car rental center at the airport?
To head to the car rental center that is located at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport, simply go to the baggage claim in the main terminal that is on the lower level. In this area, you will find desks for more than five major companies, and they all keep their fleets within walking distance of the center. As soon as you have finished your paperwork, an employee will walk you to your specific vehicle.
What documents are required to rent a car from Valparaiso Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport?
To rent a car from this airport, you must provide your selected rental company with a valid driver’s license that does not have an expiration date that falls during your scheduled rental. Even if you do not have a license that was issued from the United States, you will normally be able to still rent a car. Most major rental companies will accept either a foreign license or an international license. Make sure that you have your passport with you when picking up your vehicle, as your company may ask for a copy of it.
Are there any amenities available for travelers at the car rental center at Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport?
In the rental car center, there is a public restroom and outlets to charge your devices that are available for all travelers and customers. You will also find a sitting area where you can rest before grabbing your vehicle. Depending on which company you will be renting through, you may be offered free beverages, such as a coffee or a bottle of water.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.
Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.8
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56 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.6
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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.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Everything. Easy pick up and drop off!!8.4 Very good
Apr 2019
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Disclosure of the astronomical additional fees4.8 Mediocre
Mar 2019
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I reserved and paid for a full size car. Hertz oversold their inventory. I was given a Focus, at the same rate! No refund for downgrade. They gave me 1/2 tank of gas as a consolation.8.0 Very good
Feb 2019
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Wish the car had a CD player so we could listen to a book on CD.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
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35 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.4
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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drop off was easy, the rest of the experience was not good!!!Cons:
make it more known that you are going to be closed at noon on a SATURDAY and not open on SUNDAY Some people can only travel on those days, honor the price agreed on, at a different location if not going to be open an the other location, and quit gouging people on the price, (prices were outrageous)10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Staff was great Pick up and drop off was super easy10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Helpful staff, short lines for pickup and drop offCons:
Maybe provide drop off instructions4.8 Mediocre
Jul 2020
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Drop-off was fineCons:
I scheduled my location in May and the store had been closed since February. They moved my pick up 2 days prior to my trip and it was a $40 Uber ride to the location to get it.6.0 Okay
Jul 2020
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Janelle went above and beyond her duties to help me at crestview FloridaCons:
The location from the destin airport didn’t have a vehicle. Enterprise sent us to valspario which is a closed location which then led us to crestview. And that cost us $45 cab ride from the airport. When returning the van, it took most of the day to get the receipt after many phone calls and on hold and being dropped by the people at the airport. We finally got ahold of Janelle at Crestview, she got my receipt promptly and courteous. Thanks Janelle.8.0 Very good
Jun 2020
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Would have liked a better price.Budget
6.9
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53 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.5
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2021
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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
Sep 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
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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.National
9.3
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10 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
9.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Nothing!!10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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CostCons:
Nothing. All was easy and fast.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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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 returnDollar
7.3
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24 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
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7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.0
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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We never got to go. Thanks COVID-1910.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Staff member was friendly, picking up and dropping off was easy.8.8 Very good
Nov 2019
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Yes3.6 Poor
Aug 2019
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The staff was super condescending and put me in an economy car despite the fact I paid for a mid size. I brought the car back @ 6 versus 4 and was charged an additional $38 when the daily rental was only $27 which seemed extremely inflated.9.6 Wonderful
May 2018
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They offered me three vehicles to choose from.7.2 Good
May 2018
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Quick operation, good agent to pick upCons:
the car didn't have bluetooth. It was weird to grab the car and not have to check it out with another gate agent to leave the premises. If I had something wrong with the car, I didn't have an immediate person to detail that with. I would have had to go back into the terminal or hunt someone down. Nevertheless, it's comforting to not have to wait to get my car and go. So it's just habit that makes it weird.Avis
6.6
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19 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.4
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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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
Sep 2017
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Slow pick up at VPS.5.2 Fair
Oct 2016
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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.Alamo
8.7
Very good
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2018
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Flew in and found out our car was unavailable. Had a parking lot full, but they were saving them for FEMA..which is fine, a disaster had just taken place. But to have no warning before being stranded at the airport is sad.8.0 Very good
Oct 2018
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The staff member was helpful and friendly.Cons:
Waited in line for an hour due to having only one agent on duty. The vehicle was parked a long way from the rental desk, making it difficult for older folks to walk to get to.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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The vehicle choice was wonderful. Premium SUV - had an Infinity. Loved the ride. Will continue booking thru kayak.Cons:
Every state has different rulings - additional driver in state of Florida was $15 per day. Would have been nice to know ahead of pick up. Oh well.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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No waiting at check in.5.2 Fair
Aug 2018
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The van was spacious and suited my need. When I picked up the vehicle the lady at the desk was very polite.Cons:
When I picked up the vehicle nobody went with me to inspect the vehicle or to do a walk around to insure there were no issues. When I picked up the van it had NOT been cleaned inside. It appeared that it had NOT been checked to any specific standard other than it had a full tank of gas. All 4 tires were low and not a single one of them had the same pressure. I had to add 4,5,6 and 7 pounds of air respectively. I would have assumed that safety would have been a priority. I know well enough to check those things for myself, but what about people who don't? Very very disappointing8.8 Very good
Aug 2018
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Everything was great except car wasn't ready when we arrived.Cons:
car wasn't ready when we arrived. We had to wait to have it cleaned.Sunnycars
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