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Cheapflights insights for Tampa St. Petersburg Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport?

Book your car hire at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport 1 day before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $61/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 23% off the average price.

What is the best car hire company at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport is Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 51 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.4/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport? September is the cheapest month, costing about $54 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $84. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$69

February

$75

March

$84

April

$80

May

$73

June

$83

July

$84

August

$70

September

$54

October

$72

November

$78

December

$84

What car do most people hire at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV, for example) are the most popular in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and Full-size (Class Full-size Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Tampa St. Petersburg Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport?

Hertz has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport at 1.

Top hire agencies in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport. Reviews were last updated on 10 July 2025.

Budget

7.4
Good
51 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.4
Wonderful
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.2

Alamo

9.0
Wonderful
17 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.4

National

8.4
Very Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Avis

6.5
Okay
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

5.6

Thrifty

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Easirent

4.2
Mediocre
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.3

Value

4.6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Tampa St. Petersburg Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $80/day when booking a car hire at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $75/day from Budget, booked on Jul. 6.

  • Which car hire providers are at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport?

    There are 6 car hire providers located at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport. The following companies can be found near the Tampa St. Petersburg Airport car hire counter:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.4)Alamo (9.0)National (8.4)Budget (7.4)Avis (6.5)Easirent (4.2)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about $561 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Tampa St. Petersburg Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Budget can potentially be 6% below the average car hire price at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport. Check prices and availability for Budget and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport is on average $2,406 a month or $80 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Tampa St. Petersburg Airport car hire.

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