Car Hire at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

 
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List of car rental agencies that operate within the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

 

 Subject to change: schedules, listed companies and contact details may change due to commercial decisions or operational updates, so it is always advisable to check availability on the official website of the car rental company before booking.

 

On-site rental car counters are conveniently located in the lower-level baggage claim lobby. Rental vehicle pick-up and return lots are situated immediately adjacent to the terminal building.

Rental Companies

  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
  • National

Car Rental Requirements

To pick up a rental vehicle, drivers must present a valid driver's license (an International Driving Permit is required if the original license is not in the Latin alphabet), an official passport or government ID, and a major credit card in the primary driver's name. The standard minimum rental age is generally 21 or 25 years, with young driver surcharges applicable to drivers under 25.

Vehicle Return

When returning to the airport via State Road 85 North, bear left after passing the customer service kiosk and follow the painted green line directly into the rental car return facility.

 

Vehicle Return

When returning to the airport via State Road 85 North, keep left after passing the customer service kiosk and follow the painted green line on the pavement, which leads directly into the rental car return facility adjacent to the terminal. It is recommended to refuel at gas stations along SR-85 in Niceville or Valparaiso before entering the airport grounds.

Latest updates: September 25, 2026

 5 tips for renting a car abroad

What to consider:
 
  1. Make sure your driver's license is valid in the destination country. Some countries also require an International Driving Permit (IDP). Keep in mind that the IDP is not valid on its own: it must always be carried together with your national driver's license.
  2. Check the documents and insurance required by local traffic laws, and what coverage is included in your rental (collision damage waiver, third-party liability, deductible).
  3. Learn the traffic rules of the destination country: speed limits on highways and city streets, right of way at intersections without traffic lights, blood alcohol limits, tolls, etc.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on, and whether the steering wheel is on the same side as in your home country.
  5. Know what to do if you are involved in a traffic accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

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