Car hire at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

1 location at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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National reviews

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National

Locations at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

1701 Hwy 85 N

+1 844 841 7824

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

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National reviews at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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10.0

Pros: Efficiency.

Cons: Nothing!!

Reviewed Aug. 2019

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10.0

Pros: Cost

Cons: Nothing. All was easy and fast.

Reviewed Jun. 2018

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10.0

National made a difficult trip easier

Pros: Multiple flight delays & cancellations conspired to ruin my family's Spring Break vacation. After six hours of delays, our flight from Atlanta to Destin-Ft Walton was cancelled. Our National agent in Destin airport was extremely flexible and courteous which was a relief in all our bad travel experiences with Delta. We ended up renting a car from National in Atlanta and driving the five plus hours to Seaside, FL. One day later but, still had a good time.

Cons: No complaints about National this trip.

Reviewed Apr. 2017

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10.0

Good Customer service

Pros: Very helpful with return

Reviewed Dec. 2016

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10.0

Pros: Efficiency.

Cons: Nothing!!

Reviewed Aug. 2019

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10.0

Pros: Cost

Cons: Nothing. All was easy and fast.

Reviewed Jun. 2018

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10.0

National made a difficult trip easier

Pros: Multiple flight delays & cancellations conspired to ruin my family's Spring Break vacation. After six hours of delays, our flight from Atlanta to Destin-Ft Walton was cancelled. Our National agent in Destin airport was extremely flexible and courteous which was a relief in all our bad travel experiences with Delta. We ended up renting a car from National in Atlanta and driving the five plus hours to Seaside, FL. One day later but, still had a good time.

Cons: No complaints about National this trip.

Reviewed Apr. 2017

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10.0

Good Customer service

Pros: Very helpful with return

Reviewed Dec. 2016

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Rated no. 2

Avis

8.7 Excellent (8 reviews)

1 location at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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Avis

Locations at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

1701 State Road 85 North

+1 850 651 0819

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

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Avis reviews at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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10.0

Pros: Friendly, very easy, nice vehicle

Cons: It makes me nervous not to check over a car for damages with an agent before/after

Reviewed Jun. 2020

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8.4

Cons: Slow pick up at VPS.

Reviewed Sep. 2017

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5.2

45 Minutes to drop off a car is unacceptable

Pros: I honestly was very disappointed with the overall experience at this location.

Cons: It took 3 employees combined effort in order to serve one person ahead of me in line for at least 25 minutes. When it finally was my time to be helped, I was asked to go into the parking lot to obtain the mileage on the vehicle while the lady stood there doing nothing. When I got back she answered a phone call and didn't even put the person on hold, I continued to wait. When she got off the phone she realized she was not capable of figuring out how to do a return. She proceeded to go for help. In the meantime one of the other employees then tried to help another person that was in line behind me while my employee went in search for help! I informed her her co-worker needed some help in processing my return and I simply cannot wait any longer, I did not account 45 minutes to drop off a vehicle. A capable employee then showed up and processed my return within 2 min. Seeing how easily the process should be handled made me sick to my stomach. I wouldn't recommend this location to anybody.

Reviewed Oct. 2016

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10.0

Pros: Friendly, very easy, nice vehicle

Cons: It makes me nervous not to check over a car for damages with an agent before/after

Reviewed Jun. 2020

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8.4

Cons: Slow pick up at VPS.

Reviewed Sep. 2017

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5.2

45 Minutes to drop off a car is unacceptable

Pros: I honestly was very disappointed with the overall experience at this location.

Cons: It took 3 employees combined effort in order to serve one person ahead of me in line for at least 25 minutes. When it finally was my time to be helped, I was asked to go into the parking lot to obtain the mileage on the vehicle while the lady stood there doing nothing. When I got back she answered a phone call and didn't even put the person on hold, I continued to wait. When she got off the phone she realized she was not capable of figuring out how to do a return. She proceeded to go for help. In the meantime one of the other employees then tried to help another person that was in line behind me while my employee went in search for help! I informed her her co-worker needed some help in processing my return and I simply cannot wait any longer, I did not account 45 minutes to drop off a vehicle. A capable employee then showed up and processed my return within 2 min. Seeing how easily the process should be handled made me sick to my stomach. I wouldn't recommend this location to anybody.

Reviewed Oct. 2016

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Rated no. 3

Alamo

8.5 Excellent (87 reviews)

1 location at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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Alamo

Locations at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

State Road 85

+1 844 841 7823

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

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Alamo reviews at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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2.0

Canceled without warning....

Cons: Flew in and found out our car was unavailable. Had a parking lot full, but they were saving them for FEMA..which is fine, a disaster had just taken place. But to have no warning before being stranded at the airport is sad.

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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8.0

Pros: The staff member was helpful and friendly.

Cons: Waited in line for an hour due to having only one agent on duty. The vehicle was parked a long way from the rental desk, making it difficult for older folks to walk to get to.

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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10.0

Easy rental experience

Pros: The vehicle choice was wonderful. Premium SUV - had an Infinity. Loved the ride. Will continue booking thru kayak.

Cons: Every state has different rulings - additional driver in state of Florida was $15 per day. Would have been nice to know ahead of pick up. Oh well.

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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10.0

Pros: No waiting at check in.

Reviewed Aug. 2018

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5.2

Disappointed

Pros: The van was spacious and suited my need. When I picked up the vehicle the lady at the desk was very polite.

Cons: When I picked up the vehicle nobody went with me to inspect the vehicle or to do a walk around to insure there were no issues. When I picked up the van it had NOT been cleaned inside. It appeared that it had NOT been checked to any specific standard other than it had a full tank of gas. All 4 tires were low and not a single one of them had the same pressure. I had to add 4,5,6 and 7 pounds of air respectively. I would have assumed that safety would have been a priority. I know well enough to check those things for myself, but what about people who don't? Very very disappointing

Reviewed Aug. 2018

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8.8

Pros: Everything was great except car wasn't ready when we arrived.

Cons: car wasn't ready when we arrived. We had to wait to have it cleaned.

Reviewed Aug. 2018

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7.2

Cons: had to wait more than 30 minutes for a car never had that problem before. Yes I did get a credit when I returned the vehicle which was appreciated but waiting was a real inconvenience

Reviewed Jul. 2018

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10.0

Awesome PEOPLE

Pros: Even though the counter closes at 11pm, Jacob was there at 1215am! Waiting. I had called the day before and Kirby assured me someone would be there until the last flight came in and I was on that flight. And he was there. And I got an AMAZING vehicle for an AMAZING kayak reference and I doubt I’ll ever use another rental company if it isn’t Alamo!!! Wow!!! New customer... FOR SURE. Even loved the guy who checked car back in. He sits in van in parking lot waiting on customers. In Florida. About 90 plus degrees. I was beyond impressed. Blown away is more accurate. Thank you ALL!!!

Cons: Nothing!!! I love the Alamo at Ft Walton Fl airport!!!

Reviewed Jul. 2018

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10.0

A little long wait in line but gave us money off

Pros: Nice vehicle

Cons: Wait

Reviewed Jul. 2018

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10.0

Great rental

Pros: Quick and easy

Cons: Nothing to dislike.

Reviewed May 2018

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8.4

Pros: Check in when I dropped off the car was excellent

Cons: When I picked up the car, the line was way too long and it too forever.

Reviewed May 2018

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10.0

Alamo is the best rental car compay that I have ever dealt with.

Pros: The price generated value, the vehicle was fresh and nearly new, and the charges were straightforward. The vehicle provided was surprisingly nice.

Reviewed May 2018

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10.0

Easy rental experience

Pros: The vehicle choice was wonderful. Premium SUV - had an Infinity. Loved the ride. Will continue booking thru kayak.

Cons: Every state has different rulings - additional driver in state of Florida was $15 per day. Would have been nice to know ahead of pick up. Oh well.

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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10.0

Pros: No waiting at check in.

Reviewed Aug. 2018

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8.8

Pros: Everything was great except car wasn't ready when we arrived.

Cons: car wasn't ready when we arrived. We had to wait to have it cleaned.

Reviewed Aug. 2018

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10.0

Awesome PEOPLE

Pros: Even though the counter closes at 11pm, Jacob was there at 1215am! Waiting. I had called the day before and Kirby assured me someone would be there until the last flight came in and I was on that flight. And he was there. And I got an AMAZING vehicle for an AMAZING kayak reference and I doubt I’ll ever use another rental company if it isn’t Alamo!!! Wow!!! New customer... FOR SURE. Even loved the guy who checked car back in. He sits in van in parking lot waiting on customers. In Florida. About 90 plus degrees. I was beyond impressed. Blown away is more accurate. Thank you ALL!!!

Cons: Nothing!!! I love the Alamo at Ft Walton Fl airport!!!

Reviewed Jul. 2018

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10.0

A little long wait in line but gave us money off

Pros: Nice vehicle

Cons: Wait

Reviewed Jul. 2018

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10.0

Great rental

Pros: Quick and easy

Cons: Nothing to dislike.

Reviewed May 2018

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10.0

Alamo is the best rental car compay that I have ever dealt with.

Pros: The price generated value, the vehicle was fresh and nearly new, and the charges were straightforward. The vehicle provided was surprisingly nice.

Reviewed May 2018

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8.0

Pros: The staff member was helpful and friendly.

Cons: Waited in line for an hour due to having only one agent on duty. The vehicle was parked a long way from the rental desk, making it difficult for older folks to walk to get to.

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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7.2

Cons: had to wait more than 30 minutes for a car never had that problem before. Yes I did get a credit when I returned the vehicle which was appreciated but waiting was a real inconvenience

Reviewed Jul. 2018

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8.4

Pros: Check in when I dropped off the car was excellent

Cons: When I picked up the car, the line was way too long and it too forever.

Reviewed May 2018

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2.0

Canceled without warning....

Cons: Flew in and found out our car was unavailable. Had a parking lot full, but they were saving them for FEMA..which is fine, a disaster had just taken place. But to have no warning before being stranded at the airport is sad.

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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5.2

Disappointed

Pros: The van was spacious and suited my need. When I picked up the vehicle the lady at the desk was very polite.

Cons: When I picked up the vehicle nobody went with me to inspect the vehicle or to do a walk around to insure there were no issues. When I picked up the van it had NOT been cleaned inside. It appeared that it had NOT been checked to any specific standard other than it had a full tank of gas. All 4 tires were low and not a single one of them had the same pressure. I had to add 4,5,6 and 7 pounds of air respectively. I would have assumed that safety would have been a priority. I know well enough to check those things for myself, but what about people who don't? Very very disappointing

Reviewed Aug. 2018

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Rated no. 4

Budget

8.5 Excellent (31 reviews)

1 location at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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Budget

Locations at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

Highway 85 North

+1 850 651 3765

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

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Budget reviews at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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8.4

Pros: everything was great except for the line to pick up

Cons: I waited in line close to an hour & a half to pick up the car :( :( CRAZY!

Reviewed Sep. 2018

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2.0

Pros: The car was fine.

Cons: The lady from Avis tried to upgrade me at a lot more cost. I kept saying I wasn’t interested. The most disturbing was how she kept implying that I could break down on the side of the road with no help if I didn’t buy insurance or roadside assistance. I was traveling alone and she purposely tried to frighten me. I felt paranoid that something terrible would happen my entire trip. It affected my vacation.

Reviewed Feb. 2018

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10.0

Troublefree Experience

Pros: Courteous rental agent, convenient pick-up.

Reviewed Nov. 2017

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8.8

Great Car, Easy Return, but long wait

Pros: Car was nice and clean and returning it was a snap

Cons: I had to wait in line for over 30 mins to get a car and there were only 3 people ahead of me.

Reviewed Aug. 2017

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8.0

Pros: The vehicle

Cons: The attendent harrass you to purchase budget insurance even though i purchased kayak insurance.

Reviewed Jul. 2017

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10.0

Highly recommend!!!!

Pros: Awesome.. in and out quick and easy!!! Pick up and drop off!!!

Reviewed Jun. 2017

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4.8

Overcrowded but relatively efficient

Pros: The person taking the car back noticed an incorrect extra charge and removed it. The drop-off process was quick and efficient once I got to the front of the line, and they called me a cab back to my hotel.

Cons: The reception area was small and line was spilling out into the street. But it moved relatively quickly. Also, there weren't enough places on the street to leave cars, so several people were double parked.

Reviewed Apr. 2017

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10.0

Very easy pickup and drop off

Pros: The staff were friendly, they price was great, and the car was clean and nice.

Reviewed Feb. 2017

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10.0

Pros: Car functioned well Return was speedy

Reviewed Jan. 2017

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4.0

Too expensive

Pros: Easy in, easy out

Cons: Too expensive for type, interior was not clean.

Reviewed Sep. 2016

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8.0

Great overall...just sayin'

Pros: Car, checkout and check in were smooth.

Cons: there was a food scrap stuck to the gear shift.

Reviewed Jan. 2016

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9.2

Cons: Nobody to get receipt from at drop off.

Reviewed Nov. 2015

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10.0

Troublefree Experience

Pros: Courteous rental agent, convenient pick-up.

Reviewed Nov. 2017

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8.8

Great Car, Easy Return, but long wait

Pros: Car was nice and clean and returning it was a snap

Cons: I had to wait in line for over 30 mins to get a car and there were only 3 people ahead of me.

Reviewed Aug. 2017

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10.0

Highly recommend!!!!

Pros: Awesome.. in and out quick and easy!!! Pick up and drop off!!!

Reviewed Jun. 2017

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10.0

Very easy pickup and drop off

Pros: The staff were friendly, they price was great, and the car was clean and nice.

Reviewed Feb. 2017

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10.0

Pros: Car functioned well Return was speedy

Reviewed Jan. 2017

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9.2

Cons: Nobody to get receipt from at drop off.

Reviewed Nov. 2015

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8.4

Pros: everything was great except for the line to pick up

Cons: I waited in line close to an hour & a half to pick up the car :( :( CRAZY!

Reviewed Sep. 2018

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8.0

Pros: The vehicle

Cons: The attendent harrass you to purchase budget insurance even though i purchased kayak insurance.

Reviewed Jul. 2017

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8.0

Great overall...just sayin'

Pros: Car, checkout and check in were smooth.

Cons: there was a food scrap stuck to the gear shift.

Reviewed Jan. 2016

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2.0

Pros: The car was fine.

Cons: The lady from Avis tried to upgrade me at a lot more cost. I kept saying I wasn’t interested. The most disturbing was how she kept implying that I could break down on the side of the road with no help if I didn’t buy insurance or roadside assistance. I was traveling alone and she purposely tried to frighten me. I felt paranoid that something terrible would happen my entire trip. It affected my vacation.

Reviewed Feb. 2018

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4.8

Overcrowded but relatively efficient

Pros: The person taking the car back noticed an incorrect extra charge and removed it. The drop-off process was quick and efficient once I got to the front of the line, and they called me a cab back to my hotel.

Cons: The reception area was small and line was spilling out into the street. But it moved relatively quickly. Also, there weren't enough places on the street to leave cars, so several people were double parked.

Reviewed Apr. 2017

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4.0

Too expensive

Pros: Easy in, easy out

Cons: Too expensive for type, interior was not clean.

Reviewed Sep. 2016

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Rated no. 5

Enterprise

8.4 Excellent (13 reviews)

1 location at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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Enterprise reviews

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Enterprise

Locations at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

1701 Hwy 85 N

+1 833 740 1724

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

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Enterprise reviews at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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10.0

Pros: Helpful staff, short lines for pickup and drop off

Cons: Maybe provide drop off instructions

Reviewed Aug. 2020

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8.0

Cons: Would have liked a better price.

Reviewed Jun. 2020

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2.0

Pros: Website worked well.

Cons: Forms of payment accepted

Reviewed May 2020

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8.4

Cons: Vehicle ran out of wiper fluid on the first day which made seeing difficult. Good experience otherwise.

Reviewed May 2019

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10.0

Pros: Great service

Reviewed Jul. 2018

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10.0

Pros: Helpful staff, short lines for pickup and drop off

Cons: Maybe provide drop off instructions

Reviewed Aug. 2020

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10.0

Pros: Great service

Reviewed Jul. 2018

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8.0

Cons: Would have liked a better price.

Reviewed Jun. 2020

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8.4

Cons: Vehicle ran out of wiper fluid on the first day which made seeing difficult. Good experience otherwise.

Reviewed May 2019

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2.0

Pros: Website worked well.

Cons: Forms of payment accepted

Reviewed May 2020

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Rated no. 6

Hertz

8.2 Excellent (48 reviews)

1 location at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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Hertz

Locations at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

1701 Hwy 85 North

+1 850 651 0612

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

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Hertz reviews at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport

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6.0

Pros: The drop off at Little Rock was very quick and convenient.

Cons: Our registration was for a Ford Focus....instead we ended up w/a much smaller Ford Fiesta. Instead of asking us numerous questions upon arrival, they could have read over our confirmation....it was almost all asked while we registered.

Reviewed Aug. 2019

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10.0

Pros: Everything. Easy pick up and drop off!!

Reviewed Jun. 2019

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8.4

Cons: Disclosure of the astronomical additional fees

Reviewed Apr. 2019

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4.8

Cons: I reserved and paid for a full size car. Hertz oversold their inventory. I was given a Focus, at the same rate! No refund for downgrade. They gave me 1/2 tank of gas as a consolation.

Reviewed Mar. 2019

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8.0

Cons: Wish the car had a CD player so we could listen to a book on CD.

Reviewed Feb. 2019

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4.0

Hidden charges and dirty van

Pros: Online experience was great!

Cons: Everything else....drop off was okay though. Charges that were hidden and in person experience is way worse than enterprise. I won’t make that mistake again.

Reviewed Jan. 2019

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10.0

Pros: The vehicle was great.

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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9.6

Easy pickup and even easier dropoff

Pros: I like the amount of time it took to pick up the car and drop it off. The car was clean and ran very well. It was great

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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8.4

Pros: Friendly staff at the Hertz counter. She was professional, quick and had such a positive attitude.

Reviewed Sep. 2018

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8.4

Pros: Car was great. Loved that I could plug in my phone to charge and play music.

Cons: Line to check in was huge, and the person who helped me was a bit confusing. He also didn't warn me to avoid the toll road with the license plate scan, so now I'm going to get charged a ridiculously expensive surcharge.

Reviewed Nov. 2017

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2.0

Returned early got stuck with the full billing

Cons: Thought I booked and reserved not paid in advance

Reviewed Oct. 2017

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10.0

Yukon XL - excellent rental

Pros: We rented this vehicle for 6 days. The rental was in great condition and we had no issues with it. The Hertz team was very courteous. Our pick up and drop off transactions were quick and Easy. Would use Kayak and Hertz again.

Reviewed Sep. 2017

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10.0

Pros: Everything. Easy pick up and drop off!!

Reviewed Jun. 2019

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10.0

Pros: The vehicle was great.

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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9.6

Easy pickup and even easier dropoff

Pros: I like the amount of time it took to pick up the car and drop it off. The car was clean and ran very well. It was great

Reviewed Oct. 2018

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10.0

Yukon XL - excellent rental

Pros: We rented this vehicle for 6 days. The rental was in great condition and we had no issues with it. The Hertz team was very courteous. Our pick up and drop off transactions were quick and Easy. Would use Kayak and Hertz again.

Reviewed Sep. 2017

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8.4

Cons: Disclosure of the astronomical additional fees

Reviewed Apr. 2019

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8.0

Cons: Wish the car had a CD player so we could listen to a book on CD.

Reviewed Feb. 2019

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8.4

Pros: Friendly staff at the Hertz counter. She was professional, quick and had such a positive attitude.

Reviewed Sep. 2018

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8.4

Pros: Car was great. Loved that I could plug in my phone to charge and play music.

Cons: Line to check in was huge, and the person who helped me was a bit confusing. He also didn't warn me to avoid the toll road with the license plate scan, so now I'm going to get charged a ridiculously expensive surcharge.

Reviewed Nov. 2017

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6.0

Pros: The drop off at Little Rock was very quick and convenient.

Cons: Our registration was for a Ford Focus....instead we ended up w/a much smaller Ford Fiesta. Instead of asking us numerous questions upon arrival, they could have read over our confirmation....it was almost all asked while we registered.

Reviewed Aug. 2019

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4.8

Cons: I reserved and paid for a full size car. Hertz oversold their inventory. I was given a Focus, at the same rate! No refund for downgrade. They gave me 1/2 tank of gas as a consolation.

Reviewed Mar. 2019

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4.0

Hidden charges and dirty van

Pros: Online experience was great!

Cons: Everything else....drop off was okay though. Charges that were hidden and in person experience is way worse than enterprise. I won’t make that mistake again.

Reviewed Jan. 2019

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2.0

Returned early got stuck with the full billing

Cons: Thought I booked and reserved not paid in advance

Reviewed Oct. 2017

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Rated no. 7

Dollar

7.8 Good (19 reviews)

1 location at Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport