Car rental Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Rent a car in Fort Walton Beach on Turo
Fort Walton Beach car rental gives you the freedom to explore the beach and beyond. Find your new favorite spots with the flexibility and convenience a rental vehicle gives you. Whether you're hiking in Henderson Beach State Park or exploring the Air Force Armament Museum, there's something for everyone to discover in Fort Walton Beach.
If you want to explore Fort Walton Beach in a luxury car, an SUV, or even a vintage sports car, you can find it all on Turo. It's easy to find the rental vehicle to suit your visit and arrange a convenient and stress-free pickup with your Turo host. The emerald waters of Fort Walton Beach are waiting for you.
Fort Walton Beach, FL car rental: How it works
On Turo, renting a car in Fort Walton Beach is easy. Browse cars online, choose your preferred pickup location, book your car, and get on the road sooner. With pickup locations all across Fort Walton Beach, Florida and beyond, you'll be able to find the perfect car for whatever you have planned.
1. Find the perfect car
Enter a date and location in Fort Walton Beach, FL (or beyond), filter to find the best car for you, and read reviews from previous renters.
2. Select a pickup location
Rent a car nearby or get one delivered to various destinations, including many airports, train stations, hotels, or maybe even your home.
3. Hit the road
Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set to hit the roads of Fort Walton Beach, FL! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact support.
Recent reviews
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My first Turo trip was a breeze, car was fun and just as described, host was fantastic with my many novice questions.
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Rent a car and explore Fort Walton Beach, FL
Things to do and places to see in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Whether you want to explore history at the Indian Temple Mound and Museum, hike around Henderson Beach State Park, or have a picnic and enjoy the sun in John Beasley Park, Fort Walton Beach has something for every traveler.
Rent the perfect carOkaloosa Island
If you're in search of white sand beaches and emerald waters, look no further than Okaloosa Island. Swim, surf, or lie in the sun at this pristine beach, and experience why so many visitors come to vacation on this island every year. Just a short drive from Downtown Fort Walton Beach, it's easy to stock up on beach supplies for the day and pop over to Okaloosa Island to relax.
The Island Pier
Walk along the Island Pier and experience scenic views of the Emerald Coast, as well as perfect vantage points to spot dolphins and turtles. Soak in the ocean air and enjoy your stroll to the end of the pier, or try your hand at fishing at one of the many ideal fishing spots. Walk over to the pier from Okaloosa Island, or make a day of it if you're in Downtown Fort Walton Beach.
Air Force Armament Museum
With an array of different Air Force memorabilia in this collection, the Air Force Armament Museum is a must-visit for history buffs or anyone wanting to learn more about artifacts associated with the Air Force. When you first drive into the Museum grounds, you'll notice numerous aircraft on display, as well as plenty of exhibitions to explore. It's easy to get lost in all there is to see, and plenty of visitors return the next day to ensure they didn't miss anything!
Why rent a car on Turo?
Cheap Fort Walton Beach, FL car rental
Find deals on all kinds of drives in Fort Walton Beach, FL and throughout the US - from the everyday to the extraordinary. Rent the perfect vehicle for your budget.
Convenient Fort Walton Beach, FL car rental pick up options
Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you’re going. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest in Fort Walton Beach, FL, like airports, train stations, and hotels.
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Fort Walton Beach car rentals for any occasion
Vacation car rental
If you're visiting Fort Walton Beach for vacation, having a rental car means you can make the trip your own. Without having to work on anyone else's schedule, being able to transport your beach gear, and going wherever you want, your adventure will be seamless and stress-free. Whether you rent a Nissan Rogue or a similar SUV, you can find the perfect rental car for your trip on Turo.
Long-term car rental
Whether you're planning to be in Fort Walton Beach for a while, or even relocating, having a long term rental car in Fort Walton Beach means you can focus on the important stuff. Find your new favorite local spots, get your groceries home easily, and even move your belongings with your own transportation. Whether it's an SUV to fit anything you need or just a safe, reliable car, you can find long-term rental cars on Turo — and be sure to keep an eye out for car rental deals for longer trips and bookings made in advance.
Road trip car rental
If you're planning a road trip to Pensacola, Destin, or Santa Rosa Beach, having a rental car makes it easier to get around. Enjoy the scenic drive up the coast of Florida in a sleek convertible or a Nissan Rogue, and make the drive your own. Having a rental car means you can stop whenever you feel like it, and get around your destination seamlessly.
Turo vs. Traditional car rental
Turo
App-based experience
No waiting in line
Get the exact car you choose
Delivery options & thousands of pickup locations
Contactless pickup and dropoff available
Traditional car rental
Standard rental counter experience
Waiting in line
Get one type of car “or similar”
Pickup at retail locations
Requires in-person handoff
Rental car pickup locations throughout Fort Walton Beach
Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you’re going in Fort Walton Beach, FL, including Fort Walton Beach, FL airport. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest, like airports, train stations, and hotels. Popular Fort Walton Beach, FL pickup locations include:
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
Looking for Fort Walton Beach airport car rental? If you want to skip the chaos of the airport car rental counter and take the easy route, it's a great idea to rent a vehicle on Turo. Breeze right through baggage claim and collect your rental car from Lots A and B of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. Whether you're renting an SUV or a luxury car, it's easy and seamless to arrange pickup and kick-start your Fort Walton Beach adventure.
Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Skip the hustle and bustle of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport altogether and arrange collection of your rental car in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. Whether you want to get straight into the restaurants and bakeries, or learn about the history here by visiting the Indian Temple Mound and Museum, collecting your rental car in Downtown Fort Walton Beach is a great stress-free option.
Uptown Station
If you prefer to collect your vehicle somewhere even more low-key, meet your Turo host at Uptown Station. Arrange pickup on Nebraska Avenue, Eglin Parkway, or Staff Drive, for a quick and convenient start to your trip. Uptown Station is a shopping center with a range of shopping and grocery options and can serve as a convenient place to stock up on anything you need at the same time as picking up your rental car.
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Top tips for renting a car in Fort Walton Beach
Soak in the ocean views and go full vacation mode. But first, brush up on your Florida road rules. Here are our top tips for driving, parking, and fueling up in Fort Walton Beach.
What are the road rules and driving conditions in Fort Walton Beach?
Driving in Fort Walton Beach is generally relaxed, with scenic routes like Highway 30A providing coastal views and charming small towns, but be vigilant of rain and slick roads during the rainy seasons in July. Traffic can be busier during peak tourist seasons and holidays in the summer, especially around the Fort Walton Beach area and Okaloosa Island.
As always, drive to the conditions, adhere to local speed limits, and ensure you only operate your phone hands-free.
What is parking like in Fort Walton Beach?
Finding a park in Fort Walton Beach can be difficult during peak season, with limited street parking and paid parking in areas like City Hall. If you're trying to find a park near the Okaloosa Island Pier or the beach, street parking can be scarce, so try to get in early.
Paid parking was recently added at the City Hall lot on St Mary Avenue, which makes it easier to find a park for your rental vehicle, and walk to your attraction from there. Some local businesses like Walgreens offer free parking, so it's best to do a bit of research on which options you have for parking.
Are there toll roads in Fort Walton Beach?
No, there are no toll roads in Fort Walton Beach, though there are some in nearby towns. If you want to explore Fort Walton Beach's surroundings, be sure to check for toll roads on your route.
Are there gas stations and EV chargers in Fort Walton Beach?
Yes, there are plenty of places to fuel up in Fort Walton Beach. Pump your gas at Shell or Petro Express on Miracle Strip Parkway, Shell on Beal Parkway, or Chevron on Mary Esther Cut-Off.
If you're driving an electric vehicle, Fort Walton Beach has ample EV chargers to keep your adventure charged. Choose from the EV Connect Charging Station on Miracle Strip Parkway, Blink Charging Station on Marwalt Dr Suite, or Blink Charging Station on Mary Esther Cut Off.
Do I need to rent a car in Fort Walton Beach?
Yes, we definitely recommend renting a car in Fort Walton Beach. While you can explore the downtown area of Fort Walton Beach on foot or by bike, renting a car is best for fully exploring the area and nearby attractions, including the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Henderson Beach State Park, or even Pensacola. Having a rental car allows you the space to transport beach gear or fishing equipment, so you can make your Fort Walton adventure one to remember.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Walton Beach car rentals
What documents and paperwork do you need to rent a car on Turo?
What documents and paperwork do you need to rent a car on Turo?
To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada.
In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver’s license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver’s license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles.
When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!
What kind of license do I need to rent a car on Turo?
What kind of license do I need to rent a car on Turo?
Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver’s licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn’t accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner’s permit/instruction permits are not accepted.
Do I need to be a certain age to rent a car on Turo?
Do I need to be a certain age to rent a car on Turo?
To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.
How does car rental insurance work on Turo?
How does car rental insurance work on Turo?
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo.
In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you. On each trip, you’re covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.*
In New York state, you’ll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.
Can I get car rental discounts on Turo?
Can I get car rental discounts on Turo?
You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo.
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals.
Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period.
Learn how the loyalty bonus worksIs there long term car rental on Turo?
Is there long term car rental on Turo?
Yes there is - whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You’ll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsIs there unlimited mileage car rental on Turo?
Is there unlimited mileage car rental on Turo?
Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you’ll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
Can other people drive the car that I rented?
Can other people drive the car that I rented?
Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you rent on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever rented the car) can add additional drivers with no fees or additional charges. Only the primary driver can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Fort Walton Beach?
How much does it cost to rent a car in Fort Walton Beach?
The cost of car rental in Fort Walton Beach can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rental in Fort Walton Beach, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
What rental car types are there in Fort Walton Beach?
What rental car types are there in Fort Walton Beach?
Whether you want to spin around Fort Walton Beach in a Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Jeep Gladiator, Honda Odyssey, or GMC Acadia, you can find all of these and more on Turo. Vehicle classes available include SUVs, pickup trucks, sedans, and compact cars, just to name a few. Popular models and makes include the Chevrolet Camaro, Mercedes Benz, Jeep Wrangler, Ford Ranger, and Nissan Rogue.
* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. In the US, liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or claims@turo.agency. For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.