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Tampa car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

ECONOMY

Price of petrol per litre

$2.01

Average price per day

$43

Cheapest price per day

$21

Popular car types in Tampa

There are currently 188 hire locations operating in Tampa spread across 106 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Tampa is small car at $21 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Best car rental deals found in Tampa

Holden Barina$21/day
Holden Barina
Mazda Mazda3$21/day
Mazda Mazda3
Infiniti QX60$22/day
Infiniti QX60

Cheapflights insights for Tampa car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Tampa?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Tampa, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $36, which is about 13% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Tampa?

In Tampa, the most affordable car hire company right now is United Rent A Car, offering prices from just $12.46/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is OtoQ Car Rental, with rates starting at $15.41/day.

What is the best car rental company in Tampa?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Tampa is Budget (rated 5.8/10 with 193 reviews). NextCar (rated 6.6/10 with 52 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Tampa?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Tampa is September, when you can expect to pay $39/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Tampa is December ($68/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$43

February

$56

March

$62

April

$56

May

$53

June

$56

July

$58

August

$51

September

$39

October

$43

November

$50

December

$68

What car do most people hire in Tampa?

SUV cars (BMW X5, for example) are the most popular in Tampa. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Tampa.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Tampa?

Executive Car Rental has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Tampa at 7.

Top rental agencies in Tampa

Budget

5.8
Fair
193 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

NextCar

6.6
Okay
52 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Avis

5.6
Fair
58 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.2

Executive Car Rental

2 locations

Hub Rent a Car

1 location

CarQ

1 location

National

2 locations

Rhodium

1 location

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Tampa?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $43/day when booking a car hire in Tampa. The absolute best deal a user found was for $29/day from Americars Auto Rental, booked on Aug. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Tampa for a week from Economy Rent a Car?

    Economy Rent a Car is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Tampa. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $152 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Tampa?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Tampa for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Tampa for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 62% on a month-long rental by booking with Americars Auto Rental. Americars Auto Rental is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Tampa can cost you on average $649 a month or $22 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car hire in Tampa for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Tampa, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Economy hire in Tampa is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for October, it will cost approximately $0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Tampa

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Tampa. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($7+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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