Car rental in Tampa

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Car hire in Tampa offers you endless opportunities, whether you want a relaxing trip to the beach or a thrill-seeking day at a theme park. Driving in Tampa is easy. The highways are smooth and wide and all of the main attractions are clearly signposted.

Explore Tampa and the surrounding areas with a car

If you stay in Tampa you’ll find plenty of things to see and do. Hire a car in Tampa and you’ll have the freedom to explore the area. Spend your days shopping, golfing or having fun at Busch Gardens®. If you fancy a change of scenery, combine your trip to Tampa with a few days on Florida’s beautiful Gulf coast or even a short road trip to Orlando.

Drive to nearby Clearwater resort, where you can set your sights on miles of sandy, white beaches. Enjoy a laid back day at St Pete’s Beach and then admire the sunset over Pier 60. Or take a drive across the water to Sand Key County Park, which is home to some of the widest beaches on the Gulf Coast.

Visit the metropolitan city of Sarasota for culture, shopping and beautiful beaches. Just minutes away by car you’ll find Longboat Key, which is home to luxury resorts and quiet beaches – making it perfect for families.  

Spend a few lazy days exploring the nearby islands with your rental car. Captiva and Sanibel’s idyllic, unspoilt coastline is perfect for a relaxing beach holiday. Then drive south to Naples and Marco Island. Enjoy a day of shopping in the designer boutiques, followed by a sophisticated lunch at one of the local restaurants.

What you’ll get from your Tampa car hire

Use British Airways to book your car hire in Tampa and enjoy the high quality, flexibility and freedom that our partnership with Avis brings you. Choose to pick up your vehicle at the airport or in the city, whatever suits you best. Our car hire service includes mandatory third party liability insurance*, unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver (excess applies), theft protection (excess applies), taxes and airport surcharges*. If you want to reduce excess payments, you can pay for Super Collision Damage Waiver when you collect your car.

Make the most of your holiday in Tampa by booking your flights, hotels, and car hire together from British Airways. You’ll save time and money by booking with us.

(* for North American residents we offer Exclusive car rental plans in North America, details of which can be viewed in relevant search results).

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