Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida, in the south of the USA. This is a thriving city, where quaint neighbourhoods rest comfortably next to glossy skyscrapers. Northerners flock to Tampa for the warm climate in winter and the famous theme parks.
Tampa has a unique blend of cultures, including Cuban, Italian, and native Seminolian Indians co-existing in a vibrant and colourful city. See all that Tampa and the warm Florida coast have to offer from your Tampa car hire!
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Tampa is a fantastic destination for everyone. Ybor Square in the Spanish quarter was once a cigar factory, now a shopping mall with lively bars, fantastic restaurants and world famous nightlife. If you’re fortunate to be in Tampa the last weekend of January, you’ll be lucky enough to enjoy the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival, where the city is over-run with parades, pirates and parties.
Visit the regions of St Petersburg in your rental car, where you’ll find fantastic museums and galleries. Take a day or two to explore Busch Gardens, an African-themed amusement park, with thrilling rides, live animals and huge waterpark.
Use Tampa as a base from which to explore the surrounding regions with your hire car. Explore the local beaches of Tampa Bay as well as the Pacific Ocean beaches. Visit the Crystal River in Central Florida where you can swim with the local manatees in a natural spring. Drive across the state in your car rental to Orlando, home of Disneyworld and Sea World, and across to Cape Canaveral and explore the Kennedy Space Centre.
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| Cities (To and From) | Distance (Approx. km) | Travel Time (Approx. hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa to Orlando | 135 | 1.25 |
| Tampa to Fort Myers | 201 | 2 |
| Tampa to Miami | 450 | 4 |