Car Hire Tampa Airport – Explore Florida’s Gulf Coast with Rhino
Car Hire Tampa Airport (TPA)
Looking for car hire at Tampa International Airport? Rhino Car Hire helps you compare prices from trusted rental providers at TPA.
Tampa Airport is a convenient gateway to Florida’s Gulf Coast, Clearwater Beach and St Petersburg.
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Why hire a car at Tampa Airport?
Hiring a car at TPA allows you to:
• Drive to Clearwater Beach
• Visit St Petersburg
• Travel to Orlando
• Explore Sarasota and Naples
• Access Gulf Coast resorts
Airport pickup offers convenient access to major highways including I-275 and I-4.
For wider travel, see:
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Tampa peak travel periods
• Winter snowbird season
• Spring Break
• Summer holidays
SUVs and convertibles are especially popular.
Driving from Tampa Airport
Drive on the right
Speed limits typically 65–70 mph
Toll roads present on some routes
Beach parking may require payment
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Current Rental Rates at Tampa Airport
Kia Rio
5 Adults, 4 Doors
From 28.69 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 200.85 EUR from 21/09/2026
Kia Soul
5 Adults, 4 Doors
From 28.84 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 201.94 EUR from 21/09/2026
Toyota Corolla
5 Adults, 4 Doors
From 29.13 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 203.93 EUR from 21/09/2026
Chevrolet Bolt ELECTRIC
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 30.69 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 214.88 EUR from 21/09/2026
Polestar 2
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 30.12 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 210.85 EUR from 21/09/2026
Mystery Electric Compact or Larger
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 30.13 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 210.94 EUR from 21/09/2026
Polestar 2
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 51.83 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 362.82 EUR from 21/09/2026
Polestar 2
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 52.11 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 364.81 EUR from 21/09/2026
Polestar 2
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 30.28 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 211.98 EUR from 21/09/2026
Mystery Electric Compact or Larger
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 30.27 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 211.92 EUR from 21/09/2026
Chevrolet Bolt ELECTRIC
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 30.84 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 215.91 EUR from 21/09/2026
Toyota Prius Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 31.97 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 223.82 EUR from 21/09/2026
Toyota Prius Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 43.55 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 304.87 EUR from 21/09/2026
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Best Day Trips from Tampa Airport
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Clearwater Beach (40 mins): White sand, calm Gulf waters, and the famous Pier 60 sunset.
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St. Pete Beach (40 mins): A laid-back barrier island with soft sands and beach bars.
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Sarasota (1 hr): Visit Siesta Key’s award-winning beach and explore the Ringling Museum.
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Orlando (1 hr 30): Theme park central — Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and more.
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Crystal River (1 hr 30): Swim with manatees and kayak through natural springs.
Key Highlights for Car Hire at Tampa Airport: Making the Most of Your Journey.
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Direct airport pick-up – collect your car at Tampa International (TPA) and be on the road within minutes.
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Affordable options – economy cars from around $35 per day when booked early.
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Family-friendly vehicles – SUVs and minivans with plenty of room for luggage, beach gear, and shopping.
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Beach escapes made easy – Clearwater, St. Pete Beach, and Sarasota are all within an hour’s drive.
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Peace of mind – unlimited mileage, insurance choices, and 24/7 roadside support included.
Tampa Airport - Popular Destinations
- Tampa City Center: Approximately 6 miles from Tampa Airport.
- St. Petersburg: Roughly 20 miles from Tampa Airport.
- Clearwater Beach: Around 20 miles from Tampa Airport.
- Sarasota: Approximately 60 miles from Tampa Airport.
- Orlando: Roughly 85 miles from Tampa Airport.
Our Most Popular Rated Local Car Rental Suppliers from Tampa Airport
9.6
No.1: ENTERPRISE,
based on 4453 reviews
23 min (average wait time)
9.3
No.2: ALAMO,
based on 9389 reviews
23 min (average wait time)
9.1
No.4: SIXT,
based on 4080 reviews
16 min (average wait time)
Tampa Airport car hire information
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€ 225.96
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 32.28
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day for car hire at Tampa Airport
| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 67 |
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| February | € 68 |
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| March | € 66 |
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| April | € 69 |
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| May | € 70 |
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| June | € 68 |
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| July | € 73 |
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| August | € 63 |
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| September | € 60 |
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| October | € 66 |
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| November | € 65 |
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| December | € 80 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 69 |
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| February | € 65 |
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| March | € 62 |
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| April | € 60 |
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| May | € 66 |
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| June | € 64 |
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| July | € 69 |
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| August | € 60 |
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| September | € 57 |
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| October | € 62 |
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| November | € 61 |
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| December | € 78 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 87 |
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| February | € 84 |
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| March | € 84 |
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| April | € 83 |
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| May | € 87 |
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| June | € 85 |
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| July | € 98 |
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| August | € 83 |
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| September | € 76 |
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| October | € 84 |
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| November | € 84 |
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| December | € 108 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 75 |
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| February | € 72 |
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| March | € 69 |
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| April | € 69 |
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| May | € 73 |
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| June | € 72 |
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| July | € 82 |
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| August | € 71 |
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| September | € 66 |
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| October | € 71 |
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| November | € 73 |
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| December | € 87 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 86 |
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| February | € 82 |
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| March | € 81 |
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| April | € 85 |
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| May | € 90 |
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| June | € 86 |
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| July | € 90 |
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| August | € 83 |
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| September | € 81 |
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| October | € 83 |
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| November | € 80 |
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| December | € 112 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 83 |
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| February | € 94 |
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| March | € 93 |
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| April | € 78 |
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| May | € 68 |
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| June | € 75 |
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| July | € 80 |
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| August | € 83 |
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| September | € 59 |
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| October | € 63 |
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| November | € 77 |
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| December | € 147 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 80 |
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| February | € 77 |
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| March | € 73 |
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| April | € 74 |
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| May | € 82 |
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| June | € 80 |
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| July | € 87 |
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| August | € 77 |
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| September | € 72 |
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| October | € 78 |
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| November | € 80 |
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| December | € 94 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 67 |
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| February | € 71 |
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| March | € 70 |
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| April | € 86 |
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| May | € 78 |
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| June | € 77 |
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| July | € 84 |
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| August | € 72 |
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| September | € 74 |
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| October | € 81 |
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| November | € 75 |
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| December | € 87 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
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Did You Know? – Tampa
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Tampa’s name comes from a Native American word meaning “sticks of fire”, likely referring to lightning.
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The city is home to the oldest cigar factory in the world still in operation, located in Ybor City.
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Tampa hosts the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival, drawing thousands of “pirates” each year.
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The nearby Sunshine Skyway Bridge is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world and a spectacular drive.
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Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest open-water estuary, supporting dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles.