TPA - Tampa International Airport

You can maximize your trip priorities with a cheap car rental. These vehicles are cost effective and will ensure no third party will hold up your plans. They can be picked up at the airport and get you on the road in no time. Look to the left of this page to see Renter Rated agencies. See all of Tampa and its surrounding areas at your own pace. It is a great way for the family to enjoy Busch Gardens, the Museum of Science & Industry and WestShore Plaza.

For charter bus service, HART (813.254.4278) is at the east end of the Red Baggage Claim near Belt 15. Greyhound (800.231.2222) can get you around, but you have to take a service from the airport. Red Coach (877.733.0724) is located at transportation center Red 2. It travels between the airport and Miami-Tallahassee.

For taxi service, TPA passengers are served by United Cab (813.777.7777) and Yellow (813.253.0121). For local trips, the charge starts at $2.50 and clocks $2.40 per mile. There is a minimum airport trip charge of $15, which becomes moot once the meter exceeds that amount. The maximum flat rate to and from downtown Tampa and the cruise port is $25. By comparison, cheaper car rentals may be the same price for entire day, depending on the season.

Luxury shared passenger van service is provided by SuperShuttle (800.282.6817 or 727.572.1111). Their vehicles run on a regular basis and can be found at the Commercial Ground Transportation Quadrants located at the four corners of the Baggage Claim Level. Rates for all trips include less than three pieces of luggage. The company offers discounts for groups and children. They have a flat rate for travel to Tampa area resorts and hotels.

Whether you are in- or outbound, expect TPA to provide quality customer service in both air and ground transportation, including the cheap car rentals featured here at CarRentalExpress.com

Car Rentals at Tampa International

A major public airport, Tampa International Airport (TPA), is situated six nautical miles west of the city center of Tampa, Florida. It is praised for its enticing architectural beauty. The central terminal is connected by people movers to satellite airline gates. TPA is considered the 26th busiest airport in the United States of America and is consistently ranked high in customer satisfaction ratings. It was ranked as the "Best Overall U.S. Airport" in the 2007 Zagat Survey. Ground transportation options are described below.

For a visual map of the types of shops available at Tampa International Airport, please refer to the link below:

Tampa International Airport Map Link