Car rental at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
$114/day
Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
M
$114/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
M
$104/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
M
$123/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
2/4
M
$125/day
Dodge Grand Caravan car
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
$212/day
Chevrolet Tahoe car
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$190/day
Cadillac XTS car
Cadillac XTS
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
$152/day
Ford Mustang Convertible car
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar CONVERTIBLE
5
3
2/4
M
$173/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
3
2/4
M
$105/day
Class Premium SUV car
Class Premium SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$186/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$99/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$130/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$142/day
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Top tips for hiring a car at Tampa St. Petersburg airport

  • With no public transit option available at the Tampa Airport (PIE), a car ride is convenient for traveling from PIE Airport to the Tampa Bay Area. Renting a vehicle will get you to downtown St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa in about 14-18min. Driving will also give you the freedom and chance to explore all that the cities have to offer. When you rent a vehicle, you’ll travel whenever you want without the inconvenience of having to wait for a ride.
  • While rideshare, taxi, and shuttle transportation are available, a car rental at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport will be the more advantageous in comparison. Unlike taxis, you won’t have to deal with the possibility and inconvenience of hidden fees. Taxis and private shuttles may also charge higher prices, and so you might want to rent a vehicle if you’re on a budget (especially if you’ll stay in town for an extended period). Renting a car also gives you a more flexible travel option than the other transportation means, whereby you can make as many stops as you want with no additional fees.
  • Renting a vehicle at PIE Airport is a simple procedure due to on-site car hire companies. Note that the operating hours of these companies vary per the airline flight schedules, with companies adjusting hours and staying open about 30min following the last flight to arrive. Some agencies may not modify their systems to accommodate late-night flights. Therefore, we recommend that you input your flight number and choose the latest car reservation time, especially if your flight will arrive after regular working hours.
  • Returning your Tampa St. Petersburg Airport car rental will be an easy task, with the drop-off location being the same as pick-up. Ensure that you fulfill your fuel obligations before returning the vehicle. When ready, drive towards the airport and watch out for the rental car return signs. Follow the pointers, and you’ll arrive at the point you picked up your vehicle. You can then head over to the rental agency’s counter and drop off the car keys. On-site rental agencies also offer an after-hours return service that allows you to drop off the keys and contract in the drop boxes at the return area.
  • Book your car hire at Tampa St. Petersburg airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Tampa St. Petersburg airport

  • Which car rental companies at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport are the easiest to use?

    If you want to experience a hassle-free time picking up your car rental at Tampa Airport, an on-terminal company will be ideal. Such companies include Alamo, National, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise. Additionally, providers like Avis and Budget offer a service (Fastbreak and Preferred) that enables members to skip the long counter lines. Alamo also hastens the check-in process via its self-service kiosk and accelerated check-in feature.

  • What are the documentation requirements for renting a car at Tampa Airport?

    You must present a driver’s license in your name that should be valid for the entire renting period to be eligible for a car rental at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport. If you’re an international driver, you’ll submit your driver’s license from your home country. Some rental agencies also require that you present your passport and a travel itinerary that shows proof of return to your home country. You’ll need your debit or credit card according to the credit or deposit requirements of the company you select.

  • How can I get to the car rental center at Tampa Airport?

    The car rental offices at Tampa Airport lie in-terminal at the lower level. When you get off the plane, head over to the baggage claim area to pick up your luggage, and you should now see car rental counters adjacent to your location. Ensure that you have your airline and flight number handy to simplify the check-in process. Walk towards the respective counter to collect your keys and rental contract. Afterward, you’ll find your vehicle outside the baggage claim area.

  • What is the best rental car company at Tampa St. Petersburg airport?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company at Tampa St. Petersburg airport is Budget (7.6, 76 reviews).

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Tampa St. Petersburg airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tampa St. Petersburg airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Economy Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.

Tampa St. Petersburg Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

6.1

Okay

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.1

2 locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

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Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

14525 Airport Parkway

+1 727 723 8661

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 727 532 4801

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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Budget

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.4

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

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Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

14700 Terminal Boulevard

+1 727 524 3895

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Pick-up truck

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When booking the reservation, the rep on the phone said that the airport location had both covered bed and non covered bed pickup trucks. I made sure the rep put the notation on the booking that I needed a covered pickup truck. The budget employee at the counter said that none of their pickup trucks were covered. I had to pay extra for an SUV due to the misinformation. Not thrilled with the overall process.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Customer service was the worst. Blew a tire in a grand wangoneer no spare so sat for three hours on the highway til i paid a guy for a used tire. took another day to get a replacement car. who rents a truck with no spare ? Never rent from them plus the cars were dirty to boot. I think they are going chapter 11

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Budget was under resourced for the amount of reservations they accepted. We waited in line for 30 minutes to check in, then waited another 30 minutes to recieve a car because they had no inventory. I finally accepted a full size Dodge Ram quad cab as my rental car to drive my family to the beach. It was not ideal. I didn't want to wait any longer for my actual rental to be available. They simply oversold their supply. Not a great business strategy. I feel bad for the front line workers that had to deal with that many unhappy vacationers. We were all just sitting around baggage claim staring at each other, waiting for our name to be called in the "Do I Get A Car?" lottery.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
They refused to rent us a car, despite literally confirming by calling Budget earlier in the day, simply because we "made the reservation the same day of the pick up." They had keys for us. Nobody in line behind us. Has taken all our info. But saw it was same day reservation and refused. We walked over the enterprise and rented with them on the spot no issues for the same price. Never use Budget.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Waiting for 2 hours to pick up car caused entire trip to be impacted Completely unacceptable!!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Didn't like a single thing. Was given an electric car was supposed to have a gas car was the biggest headache I've ever seen. Recieved the car with 20%battery what a joke.

1 out of 16

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.4

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

8.2

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

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14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 833 789 0756

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Mark, Jun 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
No problems at all

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease of drop off and pick up

6.4 Okay

JimandMichelle, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Kiosk at the airport was unmanned and had to use Alamo for picking up the Enterprise reserved vehicle. The line was long and moved slowly and took about 30 minutes. Very disappointed with that portion of the process, otherwise was a fine experience.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Luxury SUV

KAYAK
Agents at airport counter did not want to honor my luxury SUV category status that I rented. They tried to trade me down to a midsize SUV despite my reservation booking clearly stating luxury SUV. I had paid more for it! We ended up getting what we had reserved but it seemed to me they tried to take the easy route and switch on us. This was my only complaint. Everything else was very good.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Full-size SUV

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It was a really nice vehicle, it was just pricey for 3.5 days

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Very helpful and gracious. Very good drive back after drop off of my rental. Would use them again!

1 out of 3

Alamo

9.0

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.6

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14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 844 806 3352

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

People mover

KAYAK
Friendly and professional staff. Found a couple of used napkins left inside trunk area at pick up. Overall pleased with rental.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
The car needs brakes ... Customer service was excellent 👍💯

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Premium

KAYAK
Super fast and easy. Customer service was excellent and staff were very accommodating. will absolutely use Alamo again!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Car was very nice. Only bad thing was that there was a mixup between the airline package and car rental and I had to pay for the whole car rental from you guys and then get my money back from Allegiant.

8.0 Very Good

Scott, May 2021

KAYAK

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Drop off was good, walk back to terminal was a bit much...

10.0 Wonderful

Anthony, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly and made me feel welcome. Everything was quick and smooth, while also being sure I knew the details and options available to me.

1 out of 6

National

8.4

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.2

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14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 844 806 3351

Monday06:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

None

10.0 Wonderful

Jerry, Aug 2021

KAYAK
The whole thing was a very pleasant experience.. Thanks

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Poor information about car, how to operate, (where are various switches, controls, etc)... There should be an information sheet, car specific

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

Cheaper

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I didn't like anything about this experience!

Cons:

the entire experience could have been better!

1 out of 2

Avis

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.4

2 locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

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14700 Terminal Boulevard

+1 727 530 1407

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4037 66th St North

+1 727 347 7875

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The prices were waaaaaay to high. Otherwise polite staff, efficient, knowledgeable and helpful

8.0 Very Good

mary, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes...good experience

Cons:

Daily rates were ridiculously high.

8.0 Very Good

Julie, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly abd helpful

Cons:

Priced way too high.

9.2 Wonderful

Elijah, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was a beautiful brand new 2020 model. The interior was sparkling clean and the exterior only had a few chipped paint spots. The car drove smoothly and fit my wife and I’s need.

Cons:

The staff at the pickup location was rude. Was not friendly and could’ve made the process of checking in for the car for enjoyable and less stressful.

8.8 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was abrupt, but during the pandemic that was appreciated.

Cons:

Not sure how well the car's interior was sanitized .

2.8 Poor

Alan, May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Bad staff, bad cleaning, bad charge

Cons:

Attention!! The priced supposed to be one but the final charge was 4x more

1 out of 5

Dollar

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

3535 Ulmerton Rd

+1 727 573 1507

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

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Car rental was not at airport, was offsite at an old hotel which was very strange. Shuttle was broken down upon arrival and not running for our departure. We had to take an Uber to the airport which was very inconvenient because we were traveling with a car seat and a small child. This location should not be included as an airport location.

Easirent

4.2

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.3

Value for money

4.6

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Sleep Inn Hotel, 3939 Ulmerton Rd

+1 727 371 8449

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

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car was fine, the windows were very dirty inside and out. when i told the agent, he laughed and said but its nice car though, and continued to fix his plate for breakfast. agent also was very nosey, we were in Florida for a funeral not to have some car rental agent try to be my friend

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
I paid for a car reservation months in advance. When I went to pick up the car, I was informed that my car was given to someone else because I did not pick it up in time. They also refused to give me a refund until I booked another car. There were no other cars available that day in the entire city at there location or elsewhere. I am asking for a refund for a car that I never got, and they are refusing! Scammers!!! Do not use this off brand company

2.0 Poor

Angelina, Aug 2023

Economy

KAYAK
The location no longer exists.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Failed to disclose up front that vehicle could not be taken out of state

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Car was pretty clean, (inside windshield was very dirty,) turn-in was a little confusing since no one was available at desk. Good price overall!

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Compact

KAYAK
The car was clean and comfortable. The pickup/drop off arrangement is odd. They have a single person with a desk at a nearby hotel. The shuttle is the hotel shuttle. You have to call the desk to get the shuttle, but if that person is away from the desk or helping someone else, it may take awhile to get a shuttle. We had to call 3 times to get someone on the phone and ultimately waited 30 minutes to get the shuttle. The arrangements are very confusing because you will get preliminary emails from two different companies. The price was excellent, if you are willing to wait and take the risk of a not-name-brand rental company.

AZ Car Rental

2.8

Poor

Cleanliness

3.5

Comfort

3.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.1

Value for money

3.3

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

14700 Terminal Blvd #221, Clearwater, FL 33762

+1 321 247 9872

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Economy Rent a Car

5.5

Fair

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

4707 140Th Avenue North

+1 727 321 9599

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DRIVALIA

5.4

Fair

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

3939 Ulmerton Road

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AutoEurope

No score available yet

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

St Pete - Clearwater International Airport

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Exotic Luxury Rental

No score available yet

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

14700 Terminal Pkwy #221, Clearwater, FL

+1 813 444 8188

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Sunnycars

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One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

14700 Terminal Blvd

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

3535 Ulmerton Road

+1 727 573 1507

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One location in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Locations in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

14700 Terminal Blvd, Clearwater, 33762-2936, USA Florida

+1 914 368 0091

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1249 travellers who rented a car in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.0

Car rental locations at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

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