Fort Walton Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fort Walton Beach
With a population of 19,507, Fort Walton Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort Walton Beach has to offer.
When to visit Fort Walton Beach
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fort Walton Beach in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Fort Walton Beach, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
How to Get to Fort Walton Beach
Plane
When flying to Fort Walton Beach, you’ll arrive at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fort Walton Beach include Allegiant Air, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Walton Beach departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Fort Walton Beach is to pick up a car rental from Pensacola, which is about 36 miles from Fort Walton Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Pensacola.
Airports near Fort Walton Beach
Airlines serving Fort Walton Beach
Where to stay in Fort Walton Beach
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach-West Destin and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Walton Beach
Most booked hotels in Fort Walton Beach
Renting a car in Fort Walton Beach
Renting a car in Fort Walton Beach costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Fort Walton Beach.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fort Walton Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Walton Beach is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander Sport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda CX-30 or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Fort Walton Beach
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$35/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$37/day