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Since the city is small and has many tight roads, a compact car is a convenient choice for your Destin car rental. A smaller model will make it easier to park when space is limited, and it will help you to clearly navigate through the town’s narrow streets.
When you’re driving near Destin, the speed limit on Highway 98 is generally between 35 to 40mph. However, in some areas, you can plan on it being as low as 25mph. Within the city itself, speed limits are on average 25mph, but some streets have limits as low as 7mph. Major intersections often have video cameras, so avoid speeding to not receive a ticket. There are usually many police officers stationed along Highways 98 and 293, so you’ll want to be careful when driving there as well.
While it is possible to find some free street parking, it can be difficult to snag them. The City of Destin offers quite a few paid parking options for a flat rate of $5 per 24h. These include public parking lots at the Destin Community Center, Destin Library, Marler Street, and Zerbe Street. Keep in mind that these different parking options have a first-come, first serve basis, so try to arrive early in the day to ensure that you have a spot.
On average a rental car in Destin costs $57 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Destin found in the last 2 weeks is $45.
The average gas price in Destin is $3.52 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.
Standard (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Destin.
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A Standard car rental in Destin costs $67 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Destin costs $106 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Destin costs $155 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Destin costs $391 per week ($56 per day).
On average a rental car in Destin costs $1,678 per month ($56 per day).
Most car rental providers in Destin offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Destin, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
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To rent a car in Destin, you will be required to produce a valid driver’s license issued in your state or country of origin. Of course, you will also need to provide a means through which you will pay for the car rental. Pretty much all Destin car rental companies accept credit cards. As a standard safety procedure, the car rental company will run a background check on you before renting out their car to you. So, if you have an unresolved issue with the law, or if you have a rich criminal history, then you may have a bit of trouble renting with them.
Most car rental companies prefer doing business with renters who are at least 25 years or older. However, younger clients can also rent with them. However, this usually comes at a surcharge. It helps to find out if the Destin car rental company you are about to get in business with will apply a surcharge on you before making your reservation.
3 locations in Destin
Locations in Destin
16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy #113
+1 850 837 7208
1701 Hwy 85 North
+1 850 651 0612
224 E Eglin Parkway Ne
+1 850 796 2390
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2.0 Poor
Bob, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
YesCons:
I was totally satisfied6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Cons:
Vehicle was nice and clean and there weren’t any issues with the billing. The only complaint is when we got to the pickup location the office was locked and there was a sign stating they had to leave to assist another customer. I get that happens but we waited for over an hour along with several other customers. It was kind of a pain getting to the rental location from the airport but considering it was 1/3 of the price I would do it again.2 locations in Destin
Locations in Destin
14071 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste B
+1 850 654 5991
99 Eglin Parkway Ne
+1 850 243 4446
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Minivan
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Check in person was friendly.Cons:
Location is Far from airport. No taxis or ubers available to get there. Expensive to get to rental location. Took a long time for Enterprise to get my car once I finally found a way there. Smelled smoky, finally found a Used Cigarette on the floor in back seat. Overall not a good experience.4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly and efficient.Cons:
Car not clean, No shuttle service ($40.00 taxi). Also could not return car to airport without a charge of $150.00. Another taxi back to airport (just $25 this trip). Has anyone from corporate checked the condition of the office?10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
Staff very helpful and professional. Drop off was good.Cons:
I was informed that ALL rental agencies were closed at my airport when my plane was expected to arrive. They were ALL OPEN!One location in Destin
Locations in Destin
State Road 85
+1 844 841 7823
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8.0 Very good
Rob, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
One location in Destin
Locations in Destin
1701 State Road 85 North
+1 850 651 0819
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6.0 Okay
Paulo, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Intermediate SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
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
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Cons:
The car smelled like smoke when we first open the door. The smell went away but it was slightly annoying.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
Friendly, very easy, nice vehicleCons:
It makes me nervous not to check over a car for damages with an agent before/after2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2023
Full-size
One location in Destin
Locations in Destin
1701 State Road 85 North
+1 850 651 3765
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Compact
6.0 Okay
Jeanne, May 2021
Pros:
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
Patricia, Apr 2021
Pros:
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.8.0 Very good
Terrence, Feb 2023
Compact
One location in Destin
Locations in Destin
1701 State Road 85 North
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Noel, Sep 2024
Passenger van
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Mark, Aug 2020
Cons:
We never got to go. Thanks COVID-1910.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
Staff member was friendly, picking up and dropping off was easy.8.8 Very good
Anonymous, Nov 2019
Pros:
Yes2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2022
One location in Destin
Locations in Destin
State Road 85, Okaloosa County Air Term, Eglin Afb, , USA Florida
+1 914 368 0091
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Most popular agency | Hertz |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | $57/day |
Good deal | $43/day |
Pick-up location | Destin |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Luxury SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 2 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Hertz, Turo |