Car Rental at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is actually located in Elgin but serves as a gateway to the central part of the Emerald Coast, popularly known as the “Redneck Riviera.”
These days, parts of the Emerald Coast have been developed into luxury resorts and communities. The region is ever-growing in popularity and is visited year-round. It’s both a fisherman’s and sunbather’s dream destination.
You won’t find as many attractions as you would in Pensacola or Panama City, but you will find plenty of sand to park your beach chair on.
Be aware that federal regulation currently required wearing a face covering at all times while at the airport.
Main airlines
The low-cost airlines Allegiant and Southwest serve the most destinations from VPS. Delta, American (and its regional brand American Eagle), and United Express also fly to and from it.
Though it is a smaller regional airport, there are direct flights from as far away as Denver, Chicago, and Boston. Other large cities with direct flights are Atlanta, Charlotte, Baltimore, Nashville, Houston, and Dallas.
Terminals
There is only one terminal at VPS, though there are two concourses.
Location
As mentioned above, VPS is located in Elgin on the northern edge of Choctawhatchee Bay. Its location makes it convenient for reaching Fort Walton Beach, Desti, and the barrier islands along the central part of the Emerald Coast.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from €57 per day
- Medium cars - from €57 per day
- Large cars - from €57 per day
- Premium cars - from €113 per day
- SUVs - from €86 per day
Car rental desks
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport being a small airport makes picking up a rental car a breeze. All of the rental car desks are located right across from the baggage claim area. You’ll be in and out in almost no time!
Services and facilities
There are all the usual services and facilities you would expect of an airport of its size. There are convenience shops, restaurants, and such in case you are hungry or want to buy a drink before your flight.
There are 2 ATMs, one near baggage claim and the other in the departures area. Wifi and family restrooms round out the amenities offered.
Nearest gas station
It’s easy to find a gas station when returning to the airport unless you’re coming from the north along State Road 85.
When coming from Fort Walton Beach, there will be a Tom Thumb and a BP station on your right on Elgin Parkway.
When coming from the east, there is both a BP and an Exon station on Jonh Simms Parkway just a few miles from the airport.
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Top 20 locations near Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
- Pensacola Airportfrom €57.05 per day63.3 km / 39.33 miles away
- Northwest Florida Beaches Airportfrom €59.17 per day86.5 km / 53.75 miles away
- Tallahassee Airportfrom €61.03 per day208.8 km / 129.74 miles away
- Gainesville Regional Airportfrom €55.47 per day418.7 km / 260.17 miles away
- Jacksonville Airportfrom €40.07 per day463.6 km / 288.07 miles away
- St. Pete–Clearwater Airportfrom €63.44 per day469.7 km / 291.86 miles away
- Tampa Airportfrom €13.89 per day477.3 km / 296.58 miles away
- Sarasota–Bradenton Airportfrom €53.51 per day516.9 km / 321.19 miles away
- Disney Car Care Downtownfrom €57.44 per day532.7 km / 331 miles away
- Orlando (Downtown)from €62.92 per day539.2 km / 335.04 miles away
- Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotelfrom €78.69 per day540.2 km / 335.66 miles away
- Orlando Sanford Airportfrom €53.47 per day545.3 km / 338.83 miles away
- Daytona Beach Airportfrom €54.04 per day546.9 km / 339.83 miles away
- Orlando Int. Airportfrom €4.80 per day554.3 km / 344.43 miles away
- Punta Gorda Airportfrom €63.44 per day593.8 km / 368.97 miles away
- Melbourne International Airportfrom €57.44 per day628.6 km / 390.59 miles away
- Southwest Florida International Airportfrom €42.75 per day640.1 km / 397.74 miles away
- Palm Beach Int. Airportfrom €15.44 per day756.6 km / 470.13 miles away
- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airportfrom €42.67 per day783.3 km / 486.72 miles away
- Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood Airportfrom €9.89 per day793.5 km / 493.06 miles away
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When to book at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month August | ||
Average price €49 | A good deal €66 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
€26
in January
€33
in February
€34
in March
€56
in April
€55
in May
€40
in June
€43
in July
€76
in August
€68
in September
€22
in October
€31
in November
€32
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is October — when rental costs average €22.43 per day. This is 54% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €76.06 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
0.2 times in January
1.6 times in February
1.3 times in March
3.1 times in April
2.7 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.9 times in July
0.2 times in August
0.2 times in September
0.2 times in October
0.4 times in November
0.7 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 34 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 2 days.
10 days in January
5 days in February
5 days in March
5 days in April
5 days in May
7 days in June
23 days in July
5 days in August
2 days in September
34 days in October
6 days in November
7 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Premium cars, Vans |
🤑 Lowest price | €57 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | 4 | Van |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Ford Explorer | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Enterprise | Nissan Maxima | 4 | 2 | Premium car |
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport in 2025





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