Texas to the Florida panhandle or Alabama Gulf Coast in one Transit. 12 seats, beach bags and coolers behind the back row, starting at $135 a day. Add the reasonable unlimited mileage at checkout for the round trip.
Every summer, Texas families and friend groups make the drive to the Florida panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast: Destin, 30A, Panama City Beach, Pensacola, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach. The drive from Dallas runs about 11 hours through Louisiana and Mississippi. Doable in one push, painful in three SUVs.
One Transit solves the whole trip. 12 seats with room for 12 to 15 beach bags plus coolers, snorkel gear, and the inflatable raft someone insisted on bringing. Wireless CarPlay for the road trip playlist. Charging ports in every row so phones and tablets stay powered through Louisiana. Dual climate for the back row.
$135 a day, 250 miles included. A round-trip Dallas-Destin run is about 1,500 miles, so add the reasonable unlimited mileage add-on at checkout. A 7-day beach week comes to a number that's cheaper than one person's flight to Destin once you split it across the group.
About 11 hours from Dallas. Crystal sand, emerald water, Harborwalk Village. Multi-family beach houses common. Peak weeks May through August.
About 12 hours from Dallas. Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterColor, Seaside. Pricier, family-luxury vibe. Often booked as multi-house family compounds.
About 12 hours from Dallas. High-rise condos, family resorts, Pier Park entertainment. Spring-break-popular for college groups.
About 11 hours from Dallas. Public beaches, cottages, condos. The value play for Texas families. Cheaper than Destin, same Gulf water.
About 10.5 hours from Dallas. White sand, Blue Angels practice viewable from the public beach, Pensacola Beach. Quieter than Destin.
About 9 hours from Dallas, in-state. No Louisiana tolls. Spring break and summer family destinations. Schlitterbahn waterpark, sand castles.
Starting at $135 a day. What you see is what you pay.
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Pickup is at our North Dallas location. Exact address comes with your booking confirmation. Once you've completed the license and insurance verification through the app, your Transit is ready at the time you booked with the keys inside. No counter, no waiting. Rentals 7 days or more get free DFW or Love Field delivery instead.
Two hundred fifty miles a day comes standard. Going further? Add unlimited mileage at checkout for a reasonable flat add-on. No per-mile overage at return, no surprise math at the counter.
Any driver 25 or older with a valid U.S. driver's license. The Transit drives like a tall SUV. No special license required.
Every Transit in our fleet is 2024 or newer with under 40,000 miles. 12 seats with cargo room behind the back row (or fewer seats / more cargo if you ask when booking). Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate, charging ports in every row, blind spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, backup camera. Full tank at pickup. 24/7 Ford Roadside Assistance. A pro shows up if you need it.
Coverage that fits your trip. Use your personal auto insurance, or add ours at checkout. The booking app walks you through what works for your situation.
Yes. Continental U.S. travel is allowed. Add the reasonable unlimited mileage at checkout for the round trip. The Transit is fully covered under Ford's 24/7 Roadside Assistance, so breakdown coverage works anywhere in the U.S.
The Ford Transit averages around 17 to 19 mpg highway. Round trip Dallas-Destin is roughly 1,500 miles, so about 85 gallons total. At Texas gas average prices, that's about $280 in fuel for the whole vehicle. Split across 12 people, $23 per person in gas for the round trip.
Yes. Cargo space behind the back row handles beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, snorkel gear, and bags. For oversized items (paddleboards, kayaks), reach out before booking to confirm fit. Roof rack is not available on this model.
Peak Gulf Coast weeks (Memorial Day, July 4th, late July, Spring Break) book 8 to 12 weeks ahead. For non-peak summer weeks (early June, mid-August), 4 to 6 weeks ahead is usually safe.