Transportation in Destin Florida : Best Ways To Get Around
You’ve booked your airfare, and your beach condo is all taken care of, so what’s next? If you’ve never been to Destin before, it’s hard to know what to expect – That’s why we are here! There are a few options for transportation around town that will vary, depending on what’s best for your needs.
1) Renting a Car : This is by far the most popular option to use when you’re visiting the Emerald Coast. Many rental car options are available at the airports when you land that can hook you up with a car for the duration of your stay. There are also local options like Guardian Rental Car in Miramar Beach that can help you out.
A side note to this: You can now rent a JEEP to cruise in style! Take your pick of colors and sizes, rent by the day or the week. Explore some options like Destin Jeep Rentals to cruise with the doors and top off for a full experience. There is no better way to see the coast than in a jeep! Find a discount code on our Special Offers tab.
2) Uber : It’s been a long time coming but the Emerald Coast finally has Uber! If you’re not familiar, Uber is a rideshare program of locals giving rides. You can schedule a pickup from their app at anytime and track your drivers progress, see their rating from past passengers, and pay easily through the app. You may be sharing your ride with other passengers, depending on your options, but it’s one of the most affordable ways to get around.
3) 654 Limo : Another great idea for Transportation in Destin, Florida: you may have never considered a limo service, but 654 Limo has a variety of options to help. Outside of the standard limo rentals, they offer car or SUV service for a night on the town. They also operate a shuttle that runs through Destin, from HarborWalk Village to Edgewater, with various stops along the way including Pompano Joes, Crab Trap, and Surf Hut. The shuttle is free to ride if you can make it to one of their pick up areas!
4) 30A Trolley : Sunshine Shuttle created the 30A Trolley to help guests avoid the traffic along scenic highway 30A. Their shuttles run from Cypress Dunes through 30A Avenue, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, noon-10pm daily. With 11 confirmed stops and multiple vehicles running, this is a great, free way to experience all of 30A.
5) Bike Rentals : A lot of Destin and 30A areas are bike friendly and very easy to navigate around. Bikes ‘R’ Us in Destin has low rates, is open 7 days a week and offers pick ups and drops off for your convenience. Enjoy a ride to and from the beach or other various nearby areas!
6) 5Ride : If you’re bringing a group with you and are looking for affordable airport transportation to your resort, 5Ride offers an airport shuttle for $5 per person with parties of five people or more.
With so many options for transportation in Destin Florida, there is something to fit everyone’s needs. We encourage you to try a couple options to see our beautiful beach town in different ways.