Car hire at Tampa Airport from R327/day

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

R328/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar Medium

R327/day

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Medium

R882/day

Toyota Camry

or similar Large

R377/day

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Van

R1 032/day

Toyota Highlander

or similar 4x4

R801/day

Chevrolet Suburban

or similar 4x4

R1 308/day

Jeep Compass

or similar 4x4

R602/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar 4x4

R612/day

Hyundai Santa Fe

or similar 4x4

R674/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

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Most popular car type	Standard

Picking up car hire at Tampa Airport will give you access to unlimited options to explore Tampa and beyond, setting your own itinerary and schedule and not having to navigate through crowds of other travellers waiting for public transit and connections. The transport system in the city is good, and there are options to get outside of the city on transit as well, though having your own rental car saves you from being limited to the transit routes and schedules.
UK citizens can drive in the US for up to three months with their UK license, without needing an International Driving Permit or having to transfer to a US license. If you are planning travels in the US for longer than three months, then you will either need to arrange an International Driving Permit or potentially apply for a US license instead. As long as your license and other documents meet the requirements of the company you are using for car hire at Tampa Airport, an International Driving Permit is not needed to be added to your travel preparation list.
Returning your car hire at Tampa Airport may vary in process between companies, but for most providers at this airport you will use a designated rental return area, which is directly outside of the rental car building, and there are signs to direct you to this area when you are driving into the airport. When you first pick up your Tampa Airport car hire, the member of staff assisting you will give you all of the details and directions to bring your rental car back at the end of your journey.
Tampa Airport is consistently busy, serving Tampa and its surrounds and a large volume of travellers daily. Regardless of the day of the week you are traveling through this airport, you will be joined by plenty of other travellers, and likely some also picking up or returning car hire at Tampa Airport. The airport and its rental providers are well equipped for the volume of clientele, so though it is busy you will find the process with your car rental simple.
Book your car hire at Tampa Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Where are the rental offices located at Tampa Airport?
The Rental Car Centre at Tampa Airport can be reached by travelling via SkyConnect train from the Main Terminal of the airport. The building is just down the road from the airport itself, and most of the companies offering car hire at Tampa Airport will have their office here. There are some exceptions, as some companies have offices elsewhere and instead offer a shuttle service from the main entrance of Tampa Airport.
What documentation do I need to bring to rent a car at Tampa Airport?
You will need to provide your driver's license, and it must be a full, valid license. Learner or provisional licenses will not be accepted. For most Tampa Airport car hire, the minimum age requirement is 21, though this can vary between companies. You will also need your passport as a second form of identification, as well as your credit card for the deposit and full fees for your rental car booking.
What kind of car is a good option to rent from Tampa Airport?
There is a wide range of choices for car hire at Tampa Airport, so personal preference can certainly be covered, as well as the needs for your plans and travel party. If you are sticking to the cities and main routes, any vehicle that fits the people traveling with you is fine, as long as it fits all your luggage as well. If your plans include more sights off the main routes such as National Parks, or particularly long drives, an SUV may be a good idea for the extra space and comfort.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Tampa Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at U-Save (R271/day), Thrifty (R546/day) and Routes Car & Truck Rentals (R552/day).
What is the best car hire company at Tampa Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies at Tampa Airport are Alamo (8,8, 55 reviews), Sixt (7,4, 257 reviews), and NextCar (7,2, 59 reviews).
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Tampa Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tampa Airport to off-airport locations include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Carl's, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Florida Van Rentals, and Fox.

Sixt

7,4

Good

Read 170 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.3

One location in Tampa Airport

Locations in Tampa Airport

5405 Airport Service Road

+1 888 749 8227

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10,0 Wonderful

Joe, Oct 2023

Luxury

Everything was easy and convenient

10,0 Wonderful

Leon, Oct 2023

Convertible

The vehicle was clean, fuel efficient, and perfect for my vacation travel. pick up and drop off were quick and convenient Service was excellent.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate

Huge line to rent, not enough staff. Online support is worthless. Company just wants to take your money and not rent cars.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2022

I thought our rental deal was too good to be true. We booked through Kayak, But we were pleasantly surprised with the Tampa airport location. The staff were friendly and didn’t push any extras on us. The rental car was clean (Nissian Versa) the staff friendly & courteous. I would 100 % recommend them if you need a rental car in the Tampa area. Just a side note. I also look the car over before taking it off the lot, I also video the entire car inside and out for damage. And take pictures, it does take a few extra minutes but gives me piece of mind.

10,0 Wonderful

matthew, Oct 2022

Very easy. Staff were all nice and accommodating

2,0 Poor

Moe, Oct 2022

When I arrived, I was told that they were out of cars. This was a lie. I waited 30 minutes to get a car while hurricane Ian was bearing down on Florida. The airport closed 3 hours after I left. When I picked up may car I saw at least 50 Sixt cars available. They flat out lied during a hurricane crisis. They had plenty of cars, just none that they would rent to me. I had a full size but they had plenty of SUVs and luxury brands sitting idle. I find this disgusting and would never rent from Sixt or recommend to anyone.

Hertz

7,1

Good

Read 102 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.6

One location in Tampa Airport

Locations in Tampa Airport

5405 Airport Service Rd

+1 813 874 3232

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4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Luxury SUV

I think the company is ridiculous. Only 3/4 quarters of a tank of gas a they considered that full . I was hit with a ton of BS hidden fees . The car for the money was a disgrace . You can’t get ahold of anyone from customer service. I was highly disappointed an will probably never tonite hertz again unfortunately.

10,0 Wonderful

Ed, Sept 2024

Easiest drop off ever. The car got great gas mileage

6,0 Okay

Francine, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

The car that we received was uncomfortable. The floor mats were tore up and the wiper blades were shredding as we tried to use them in the rain.

8,0 Very Good

Tim, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

Advance check in was easy. I rented via car rentals.com. That was a pain since you can't contact hertz directly if you have an issue with a late plane or canceled flight to tell them you aren't coming. Did save a bunch of money with prepay.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

The service desk person could have had better customer service skills. The car had a funky smell inside. Otherwise, no major complaints.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Supplier choice

Apparently what I bought from Kayak was an electric vehicle, but that wasn't made clear to me when purchasing at all. I ended up having to pay an add'l fee for each day as a 'vehicle upgrade'.

Dollar

6,7

Okay

Read 129 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

One location in Tampa Airport

Locations in Tampa Airport

5405 Airport Service Road

+1 813 396 3640

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8,0 Very Good

Angela, Jan 2025

Intermediate

The car was fine. It just wasn’t ready when I arrived and went directly to the garage.

10,0 Wonderful

Ralph, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

Great, quick service at the counter and car was ready to go in the garage. I came a bit early and they were still able to accommodate with no issue

6,0 Okay

Paul-Eric, Mar 2024

Compact

I didn't appreciate the "nickle and diming"; the final price was almost 3 times what was advertised with all the added fees and taxes etc. They should be far more transparent with the final cost to the customer. Staff are upselling to the benefit of the business and not necessarily that of the customer. I was offered a transponder but after closer inspection it would have been cheaper for me to pay for the tolls. This was very disappointing; I recommend better training and customer sensitivity workshops.

2,0 Poor

Mahfuzul, Feb 2024

Supplier choice

The pickup experience was horrendous, took almost 2.5 hours. The initial check-in line was extremely long. Once check-in was completed and instructed to go to lower floor to pickup car, you had to find an employee to put your name on a waitlist. The system was chaotic and unorganized. The entire process took 2.5 hours, I was late to meet friends for lunch and delayed my entire schedule. I was only in town for a night and required me to make alternate arrangements. Lastly, I was billed incorrectly and charged for refueling, even though I returned it at the same level I took the car.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Convertible

My experience with the TAMPA AIRPORT DOLLAR RENTAL HAS BEEN UTTERLY DISGUSTING. They put me and my mother in a 2018 Nissan Rogue when here we are a few weeks shy of 2024. When you turned the wheel it made a horrible sound, the charging ports didn't work, the trunk didn't open and when you were at a stop light or idling it would shake and sputter. So I decided to drive 45 minutes back to the airport to get something better. Upon doing so they seemed to be annoyed with me. So after feeling that way I didn't want to complain when the car they exchanged with REEKED LIKE CIGARETTES. Me and my mother decided to just go buy some air fresheners and deal with it. We never mentioned the smell and now I 100% regret it. A few days after returning from Vacation I check my credit card and notice they charged me $400 dollars. I call customer service and am told I was charged that for a "cleaning fee for smoking in the vehicle" so I am now in the process of trying to dispute this charge. I have asked several times to see the notes from the previous person that rented the car to see if it was noted about it smelling like smoke and was told they aren't allowed to give me that information. DISGUSTING SCAMMING COMPANY.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Compact SUV

Had the choice of picking which vehicle I would like to drive. The Nissan Rogue that I was given had 54,000 plus miles and shook when driven above 60 miles per hour. It had a number of door dings which concerned me before I drove off the lot. The attendant was helpful in reassuring me that none of the blemishes identified would register as damage that I caused when returned.

Fox

6,3

Okay

Read 313 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.3

One location in Tampa Airport

Locations in Tampa Airport

5405 Airport Service Road

+1 813 337 0950

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

All the people with whom I interacted were kind and helpful. Also, the entire process was quick.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2024

Full-size

I would rent from Fox again but I’d be way more likely to rent from Fox if there was a way to use their car for toll roads on only the days when you’re planning to use it on those roads instead of paying for toll usage for the entire duration of the trip. Having to pay for the entire duration even though I only wanted to use tolls for one day meant that the cost was much higher and the value not really that great.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

People carrier

Check in and out was a breeze

10,0 Wonderful

Michael, Nov 2023

Standard SUV

Nothing really, great trip

10,0 Wonderful

Debbie, Sept 2023

Full-size

Some confusion with billing when I purchased liability. All was cleared up easily.

8,0 Very Good

Sean, Jun 2023

People carrier

Pickup good way too long. Almost an hour. Drop off was easy.

Thrifty

6,3

Okay

Read 69 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.2

One location in Tampa Airport

Locations in Tampa Airport

5405 Airport Service Road

+1 813 396 3640

Monday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
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6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

Very long wait to pick up the vehicle, then didn’t have the vehicle I reserved and only offered me a smaller vehicle for the same rate and would have charged me for a larger one.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Intermediate

The pickup and drop off experiences were excellent.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

Electronic checkin allowed us to avoid the desk with the long line and get to our selected car directly from baggage claim. Team members walked the car with us taking photos before we left then emailed them to us. It kept everything very transparent.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Full-size SUV

TERRIBLE CLEANLINESS AND STATE OF VEHICLE

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard SUV

I like that the rental company is located at the airport. I did not like customer/employee engagement about whether the car i chose was electric or not. The conversation became more tense than it needed to be.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Full-size

Horrible. The car broke down, and they don't offer delivery for replacement vehicles, so I had to get a ride all the way back to the airport to get a replacement vehicle, and they didn't even offer a refund/discount of any kind... Absolutely horrible customer service

Budget

6,0

Okay

Read 162 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.0

One location in Tampa Airport

Locations in Tampa Airport

5409 Airport Service Rd

+1 813 396 3126

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