The short answer
At Tampa (TPA): Rental Car Center, reached by the SkyConnect train. From the Main Terminal, take the free SkyConnect train to the Rental Car Center. Trains come every couple of minutes; get off on the rental counter side.
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Tampa, FL
Rental building: Rental Car Center, reached by the SkyConnect train
Not listed on the airport page
From the Main Terminal, take the free SkyConnect train to the Rental Car Center. Trains come every couple of minutes; get off on the rental counter side.
Same train from the Main Terminal.
Good to know: Leaving Tampa? Several airlines offer remote bag check at the Rental Car Center.
| Company | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| AlamoConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| AvisConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| BudgetConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| DollarConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| EnterpriseConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| HertzConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| NationalConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| ThriftyConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| AceConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| AmericanConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| FoxConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| PaylessConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| SixtConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
| ZipcarConfirmedRental Car Center (SkyConnect) | Not listed yet |
Confirmed read on the airport’s or company’s own page. To be confirmed from other listings. Sources disagree check before you go.
Airport-only brands back up through a sister company, which means a new booking.
We haven’t finished checking nearby backup branches here yet. Call us and we’ll find you one on the spot.
Need a car at TPA airport?
See estimated prices, pick the car, and your agent calls with the exact quote.
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back at the same place you picked them up: Rental Car Center, reached by the SkyConnect train.
Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Returning outside opening hours, or at a different location from the one you booked? Check first, because it can add a fee or keep your deposit held longer. Leave your number and we'll check it for your booking.
Tolls: Many Florida highways are tolled and some lanes are cashless, so ask at the counter how tolls are billed on your car before you leave.
Visiting from abroad? See our guide for international renters: licences, cards and cover.
Rental counters at Tampa International Airport (TPA): Rental Car Center, reached by the SkyConnect train.
From the Main Terminal, take the free SkyConnect train to the Rental Car Center. Trains come every couple of minutes; get off on the rental counter side.
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back where you picked them up: Rental Car Center, reached by the SkyConnect train. Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
On-airport companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty, Ace, American, Fox, Payless, Sixt, Zipcar.
Locations last checked 2026-10-19. Find another airport or use the city, station and port finder.
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