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SIXT Car rental in Tampa
When you’re headed to the Sunshine State, SIXT has you covered. We have branches at convenient locations such as the Tampa International Airport (TPA), so you can pick up your rental wherever it suits you.
A car rental in Tampa is the perfect way to explore this central Florida city. Our wide range of premium vehicles ensures you’ll find what you need for your trip. Whether you fancy a convertible to hit the beach or a family-sized SUV for road trips around the area to places like Orlando, we’ve got you covered.
Driving Tips for Tampa
Your adventure begins as soon as you get behind the wheel of your rental car in Tampa. Keep the following tips for driving in Florida in mind when you rent a car in Tampa for a relaxing experience:
- Roundabouts: Most roundabouts in Florida don’t require stopping, so there will be a continuous flow of traffic at a low speed. Be prepared to join the flow.
- Rush Hour: In the Tampa Bay area you might find traffic. Try to avoid Hillsborough Ave and parts of I-275 in the early morning and mid to late afternoon.
- Toll Roads: The main toll road in this area is the Crosstown Expressway, but it has no toll booths and only accepts the SunPass. Ask about our prepaid toll program and find out which roads have tolls on our dedicated toll page.
- Inclement weather: Always keep an eye on the weather reports, as Tampa can experience heavy rain and sometimes flooding. The area can occasionally be subject to tornadoes or hurricanes.
Best places to visit in and around Tampa
When you rent a car in Tampa, you have access to everything the city itself and the bay area at large have to offer. Here are some things to do in Tampa:
- Hit the Beach: The Tampa Bay area is home to plenty of beaches along the southern coast, including Archibald Beach Park, Dave Islands Beach, and Ben T Davis Beach. If you want to go further, check out Clearwater Beach. In Clearwater, you'll find plenty of metered parking spaces near the beach.
- Tampa Riverwalk: This riverfront area stretches along the Hillsborough River and offers incredible views of the city. Lined with restaurants, cafes, and event spaces, it’s the perfect place to have a nighttime walk. You can find several parking garages within just a few blocks of the Riverwalk.
- Day Trip to Orlando: Orlando, the home of all things Disney, is located just a 90-minute drive away, so it’ll be a breeze to reach when you rent a car in Tampa.
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Good to know when renting in Tampa, FL
If you will be exploring Florida outside of Tampa, adding Express Toll Unlimited to your rental is a good idea. That way you can breeze through toll areas without having to wait in line to pay.
It is generally allowed to rent a car one way between SIXT locations. Approval is required, so it is best to check with the station you wish to rent from before booking.
You can rent a car from the age of 21 at SIXT in the US. An underage driver fee applies to those under 25. Some specialty and larger car categories require drivers to be 25 or older.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
