Car Hire Tampa

Those headed to Tampa in the lovely Sunshine State, whether for a business trip or a memorable holiday, may want to consider opting for car hire at Tampa Airport (TPA).

Travel in around the area is best experienced from the comfort of one’s own rental vehicle, especially when accompanied with bonuses like unlimited mileage and a great variety of vehicles to choose from, including convertibles, sports cars and fuel efficient cars to make your trip memorable and functional.

Tampa Airport (TPA) boasts a good selection of car hire companies to choose from including Budget, Avis, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz and Alamo.

Facts about Tampa Airport (TPA)

• Tampa was the first place to commence commercial aviation service
• Hosts nearly 17 million passengers annually

Set on Florida’s sunny Gulf Coast, the greater Tampa Bay area is home to nearly 3 million people. The city of Tampa itself is one of the two largest cities in the metropolitan area. Tampa sits on the inland side of Tampa Bay while Clearwater and St. Petersburg make up the seaward side.

The Tampa Bay area enjoys a sub-tropical climate, characterized by sunny, mild winters and hot, wet summers. This has made the city popular with retirees as well as those who enjoy water-based activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. In fact in 2008, Forbes Magazine named Tampa as America’s 5th best city for outdoor activities.

In addition to water sports, Tampa draws sports fans of all kinds. The city is home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a championship NFL team that plays throughout the autumn at Raymond James Stadium. There’s also plenty of action to catch at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL games as well as Major League Baseball games from the Tampa Rays. Numerous other baseball fans from around the United States make their way to Tampa each spring to watch things unfold at MLB Spring Training.