Rental Cars and Airport Shuttles
Rental Car
We advise the use of a rental car for the weekend to fully enjoy the 30A area.
Airport Shuttles
Please utilize the link exchange www.southerncomfortcouriers.com to apply to anyone flying into any of the regional airports for professional, reliable true black car service.
Karrie @ www.sunsetairporttransportation.com for VPS airport
Chris @ Destin Transport 850-585-7227 or www.destinairportshuttleandtaxi.com
David Knauer: 1-850-374-4494
Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport
The Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is located just 20 minutes from Destin and offers over 50 flights a day to major transportation hubs in over 20 cities. This airport offers flights from American, Delta, United, and Allegiant. Only about 30 miles to the Western starting point of Highway 30A this airport is convenient and close. Though it is small (compared to big city standards), it serves over 800,000 passengers a year and is a great, usually low cost, option if you’re looking to fly into the area.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Located in Panama City Beach, occasionally due to traffic, the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) is a better choice when deciding to travel to scenic Highway 30A. The airport is located about 20 miles East from where Highway 30A begins in Rosemary Beach. A small airport comprised of only 5 or so gates, this airport does more business than one might think! It offers non stop flights to 8 major destinations that provide connections to the rest of the nation and world from major airlines including American, Delta, Southwest, and United.
While these airports are probably on the small side compared to what you may be used to, they still offer all the amenities you come to expect while traveling. If you don’t feel like renting a car, plenty of ground transportation options are available. You can get an Uber, or call a taxi from Sunshine Shuttle or 30A Airport Shuttle and soon you will be relaxing along the world's most beautiful beaches. All of these airports are conveniently located to have you on vacation mode in no time!
Driving
If you’re driving, you’ll find Destin and South Walton just south of Florida Interstate 10. If you are staying in the highway 30A area, use Exit 85 – Defuniak Springs/Freeport. Head south on Hwy 331, cross the bay, and continue to Hwy 98. Turn left, and after 1.5 miles, turn right onto Co Rd 283. This will bring you right into Grayton Beach and route 30A, which can be followed south to other popular locations such as Rosemary Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, and Seagrove Beach.
DRIVING DISTANCES FROM MAJOR US CITIES:
§ Jacksonville, FL to Destin/30A - 309 miles - 4 hours and 30 minutes driving time
§ Atlanta, GA to Destin/30A - 306 miles - 5 hours driving time
§ Montgomery, AL to Destin/30A - 160 miles - 3 hours driving time
§ Jackson, MS to Destin/30A - 346 miles - 5 hours and 30 minutes driving time
§ Baton Rouge, AL to Destin/30A - 354 miles - 5 hours driving time
§ Charlotte, NC to Destin/30A - 550 miles - 9 hours driving time
§ Dallas, TX to Destin/30A - 700 miles - 11 hours driving time
Wedding Day Transportation
On the day of the wedding we have provided 4 shuttles for transportation from the ceremony to the reception.
Due to limited capacity, we advise those who have a car or who would like private transportation to utilize this option.