Tampa Airport (TPA) car rental prices

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Picking up at TPA

Rental center
The Rental Car Center sits south of the Economy Parking Garage and is reached from the Main Terminal via the free SkyConnect automated people mover, a ride of under 5 minutes including a stop at the economy garage.
Driving & tolls
SunPass or toll-by-plate applies on Tampa's tolled expressways, including the reversible Selmon Expressway toll lanes downtown. The I-4/I-275 interchange just north of downtown is locally nicknamed Malfunction Junction for a reason, and summer brings frequent afternoon lightning storms worth planning around.
Terminals
Main Terminal, Airside A, Airside C, Airside E, Airside F

Good to know before you book at TPA

Suppliers on site
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty operate from TPA's Rental Car Center, reached via the SkyConnect train.
Fees that inflate the rate
TPA charges a customer facility charge of about $5.95 per day with no cap, plus a concession recovery fee of about 11.11% of the rental cost.
When prices peak
Prices peak from December through April during snowbird season, especially March, and are lowest from June through October, with September typically cheapest.
Money-saving tip
Off-airport agencies near TPA that run a free courtesy shuttle skip the Rental Car Center facility fee and often undercut the on-airport counters for the same car.

Driving from Tampa (TPA)

Expect daytime highs around 33°C in July and around 21°C in January.

Sarasota
52 miles, about 1h 13m by car
Busch Gardens
15 miles, about 29 min by car
Orlando
91 miles, about 1h 49m by car

Car rental at Tampa (TPA): common questions

Where do you pick up a rental car at Tampa (TPA)?

The Rental Car Center sits south of the Economy Parking Garage and is reached from the Main Terminal via the free SkyConnect automated people mover, a ride of under 5 minutes including a stop at the economy garage.

When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at TPA?

Prices at TPA move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. As a rule, booking two to three weeks ahead beats the walk-up rate, and midweek pickups are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Compare your exact dates above before you commit.

Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Tampa?

SunPass or toll-by-plate applies on Tampa's tolled expressways, including the reversible Selmon Expressway toll lanes downtown. The I-4/I-275 interchange just north of downtown is locally nicknamed Malfunction Junction for a reason, and summer brings frequent afternoon lightning storms worth planning around.

Which car type should I rent at TPA?

For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to St. Pete/Clearwater Beach or Sarasota, size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.

Does it cost more to book through CarPriceRadar than going direct?

No. You pay the same price the rental company lists either way. If you book through one of our partner links they pay us a commission, not you, and that is what funds the price tracking.

Nearby airports

MCOOrlando81 miles awayRSWFort Myers111 miles awayFLLFort Lauderdale197 miles away