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Tampa is the exciting heart of Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast. It’s a relaxed, wide-spreading city surrounded by some of the sunshine state’s best resorts. From the bay for a quiet day relaxing to the aquarium with more than 20,000 aquatic animals, this is a city which keeps on giving.
To tour Tampa, and this prime stretch of west Floridian coastline, it helps to have a hire car. We’ve got car-hire locations all over the area, including a very convenient pick-up location in the middle of Tampa International Airport complex.
You can enjoy our best price guarantee when you book direct, and rest assured you'll never have to pay hidden extras.
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Rental Qualifications and RequirementsTampa Airport is the gateway to some of the most exciting resorts in Florida, so you’ll want to get on your way as soon as you can. The good news is that our pick-up location is very handy for getting in and out of the airport swiftly.
You’ll immediately find that the road system around the airport is very efficient. You can drive straight to Tampa on the I-275, or head the other direction to cross Tampa Bay on a spectacular causeway and reach the glamorous resort of St Petersburg - just under 30 miles to the southwest.
The I-275 and I-4 skirt the north of the downtown area, helping you bypass the busiest streets to reach other areas quickly. Follow I-4 east all the way to Orlando in Central Florida. And you’ll find the I-75 runs on a north-south axis through the east of Tampa. Head north on this all the way up to Georgia or south down to the resorts of Bradenton and Fort Meyers.
Driving in West Florida is pleasant. The roads are smooth, flat, well maintained and clearly signed, and the other drivers are relaxed and well behaved. And in this state that has been designed around cars and drivers, you’ll always be able to find a parking space. In the city of Tampa, there are more than 13,000 metered spaces, usually available for two hours in exchange for a fee, as well as numerous car parks and multi-storey garages.
Before you drive off into the West Florida road system, rest assured that the driving rules and regulations are very similar to most other US states. Speed limits are usually 70mph on highways, 50mph on dual carriageways and 30mph in urban areas. Always keep your eye on the signs You can read more details about driving in Florida here.
Tampa Airport is one of the main ways to reach the flourishing city of Tampa and the beautiful west coast resorts of Florida. Whether you’re visiting for work or a holiday, you’ll find that a hire car can help you get around both the city and the surrounding towns and beaches.
From Tampa Airport, the city’s own attractions are just a short drive away. A little to the north of the city centre you’ll find Busch Gardens, one of Florida’s most popular theme parks. Busch’s special feature is combining both animals and white-knuckle rides. So look out for a range of thrilling water-rides and roller-coasters amid lush gardens that also house creatures like tigers and gorillas.
Nearby is the family-friendly Lowry Park Zoo. This park near I-275 is home to more than 2,000 animals, ranging from rhinos to penguins. In true crowd-pleasing Florida style the zoo also features a log flume water ride that crosses the park’s crocodile enclosure.
And completing the acclaimed trio of animal attractions on the south side of downtown, is the world-class Florida Aquarium. This houses a huge collection of more than 20,000 fish, animals and plants.
It’s fun to explore the Ybor district of Tampa, just to the east of downtown. This was once a thriving area of cigar making and in 1929, around 500 million cigars were hand-rolled here. Today it has become a colourful neighbourhood with lively streets by day and a sizzling nightlife. And the Ybor City area is deemed a US National Historic Landmark.
Around the rest of Tampa the historic highlights include the 1914 City Hall, a ten-storey ornate brick landmark in the heart of the downtown. You’ll spot it by the huge clock on its tower. And don’t miss the Tampa Theatre. This beautifully restored symbol of the roaring twenties was once one of the US’s most modern and well equipped movie theatres. It still has an extraordinary ornate interior. Tampa Theatre is in the heart of the city and still makes a great spot to see a film.
From Tampa Airport you’ll find it’s easy to drive to the glorious sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast at resorts like St Petersburg, Bradenton and Sarasota. St Petersburg is just 20 miles to the southwest and is another major tourist destination with white sand beaches, calm turquoise seas and an inspiring dose of culture. Look out for the futuristic Salvador Dali Museum and the neo-classic Museum of Fine Arts.
Drive 40 miles due south and you’ll reach Bradenton on the far side of Tampa Bay. The glorious sand beach runs down a narrow offshore strip of land to Sarasota, another six miles south. At the northern tip of this are the millionaires’ beachside villas of Anna Maria Island.
Bradenton itself features a palm-fringed marina, a waterfront park and an intriguing collection of old Florida buildings in the Manatee Village Historical Park. At Sarasota you’ll find even more fine white sand beaches, a beachside botanical garden and another animal theme park. The Sarasota Jungle Gardens offer a mix of exotic vegetation and animals, including spider monkeys, parrots and alligators.
Stopped in the airport. Was quick and efficient. Rental car was also ok, wished it was a little newer & updated.
Hertz Customer
I've never had a problem renting a car here. Make a reservation and walk right down to choose a car. Cars aren't always the cleanest but plenty of cars to choose from.
Hertz Customer
Very few cars are available. It is very convenient for Tampa Airport flights.
Hertz Customer
The rental agent at the desk was quick and efficient and the location of pick up and drop off was easy. The only reason that I didn't give it five stars is that my flight from DFW was delayed (shocker I know) and I wasn't going to arrive until after 1am in the morning. The website says the rental car location closes at midnight. I tried to call the local number several times and never got through so I ended up getting a hotel and picking up the car the following day. When I arrived, the agent informed me that they are actually open 24 hours a day. This would have been good to know and saved me the cost of a hotel room and half a day delay in arriving at my location.
Hertz Customer
A valid driver's license issued from your state or country of residence must be presented at the time of rental. The driver's license must be valid for the entire rental period. If the driver's license is in a language other than English, and the rental is in the United States, an International Driver's Permit is recommended. In all cases, a valid driver's license issued from your home country must be provided, whether or not you possess an International Driver's Permit. You will not be allowed to rent a Hertz vehicle with only an International Driver's Permit.
International customers renting in the U.S. are also required to present a valid international-issued driver’s license at the time of rent and a valid passport in the same name, as a second form of identification.
Mobile/Digital Driver License
A mobile or digital driver’s license does not replace a valid physical driver’s license and Hertz customers will still need to supply their hard copy license until further notice.
Rental of a 15-passenger van in California requires a commercial driver’s license to transport a non-profit group or for commercial use. The commercial driver’s license requirement does not apply to personal use. 15- passenger vans may not be used to transport passengers for hire.
Rentals have a grace period of 29 minutes.
Optional coverages do not have hourly charges/grace period, but are charged as a full day.
Extra hour charges will be incurred at the 30 minute mark if the vehicle is returned more than 29 minutes past the original rental time.
If renting in California:
Hertz provides no liability protection under the terms of the Rental Agreement to the renter from claims of injury by others against you resulting from an accident. Your personal/business insurance may cover your liability. Exceptions: Hertz will provide primary liability protection up to the statutory minimum limits to international customers (driver's license indicates an address outside the USA) renting in California. Please also refer to Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS) below.
If renting in Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia:
Upon signing the Rental Agreement, Hertz provides primary liability protection. However, such protection is generally no more than the minimum limits required by individual state law. See Financial Responsibility Limits by State.
If renting in any other state in the U.S.A.:
Hertz' liability protection is secondary to any other insurance coverage available to you. If you do not have liability insurance and/or the limits of liability of the insurance coverage available to you are not sufficient to cover claims by others against you, and Hertz, as the vehicle owner, provides liability protection due to an accident, you will indemnify Hertz for any and all payments made.
However, Hertz makes available additional liability protection, which is primary, if the optional Liability Insurance Supplement, LIS, is purchased.
Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS)
Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS) provides coverage for you and other authorized operators of your rental vehicle for third party claims.
LIS is primary protection to customer’s personal policy and provides the first $1,000,000.00 of combined bodily injury and/or property damage protection for each occurrence regardless of the state in which the accident occurs. On rentals in California and Florida the maximum combined single limit is $2,000,000.00 for liability protection only.
LIS provides up to $1,000,000.00 of Uninsured/Underinsured protection for bodily injury sustained while driving the rental vehicle.
There are some exclusions to this coverage, which we feel you should know. Under LIS, in the event of an accident, you will not be protected for third party liability:
LIS is third party liability coverage only, except where permitted by law or pertaining to Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. LIS does not cover personal injury to you or any authorized operator of the rental vehicle or to your or their family members who are related by blood, marriage or adoption and reside in your or their household.
Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
In most states, in the event of any other loss or damage to the car, regardless of fault, your financial responsibility extends to the full value of the car at the time of rental, less its salvage value, plus expenses for towing, storage impound fees, an administrative fee and a reasonable charge for loss of use. If your responsibility differs in the state in which you rent, it will be stated in Paragraph 4, of the Rental Agreement. In California, in the event of any loss or damage to the car regardless of fault, your financial responsibility will in no event exceed the fair market value, plus actual charges for towing, storage, impound fees, and an administrative fee. In California and Nevada, your responsibility for loss or damage to the car from vandalism unrelated to theft will not exceed $500.00 in California and $2,500.00 in Nevada and you are not responsible for theft, regardless of purchasing LDW, unless the theft results from your fault.. In Illinois, your responsibility for loss or damage for any cause other than theft is limited to $15,500.00. Loss or damage related to theft is limited to $2,000.00, unless the theft results from your fault. In New York, your financial responsibility shall not exceed (i) the actual and reasonable costs that Hertz incurs to repair the car, including costs for towing, storage and impound fees or that Hertz would have incurred if the car was repaired or (ii) the fair market value of the car immediately before the damages occurred, as determined by the applicable market for the retail saleof the car less disposal proceeds. Your responsibility for theft of the car shall not exceed the reasonable costs incurred by Hertz for loss due to theft up to its fair market value, if it is established that you or any authorized operator failed to exercise reasonable care or aided or abetted in the theft.
F.Y.I. – You are under no obligation to purchase LDW or any other optional service as a condition of rental. Your own personal insurance may provide protection for loss or damage to the rental vehicle depending on the state in which you live and the type of policy you have. Also, various credit card companies provide cardholders with some degree of damage protection providing you use their credit card for the rental and decline the optional LDW offered by Hertz at time of rental. The coverage and limits vary. Your policy or credit card coverage should be thoroughly checked for the specific terms and conditions associated with rental vehicles. Remember, most credit card insurance is supplemental, which means it will only reimburse you for loss or damages over and above what is covered by any other insurance you may have and will not cover you for any damage, regardless of cause, if you accept LDW.
Adding LDW after car is on rental:
You may not change the option once the rental has begun, without returning the car and starting a new rental agreement. This will result in the contract being closed out and charges being assessed for the time the vehicle is kept at least 1-day minimum, and a new rental contract will begin.
Cancellation of LDW - New York rentals only:
On New York rentals only, LDW may be cancelled at no charge, within 24 hours of its purchase provided the renter (i) has rented the car for 2 or more days; (ii) appears in person at any Hertz rental location with the car, which shall be subject to inspection.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), offered in combination with PEC, allows you to elect accidental death and accidental medical expense coverage for yourself and your passengers during the rental period of the vehicle.
PAI coverage:
Coverage | Renter | Each Passenger |
Accidental Death & Dismemberment: |
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-New York & Washington | $175, 000 | $17,000 |
- All Other States | $175, 000 | $175, 000 |
-Canada | C$100, 000 | C$10, 000 |
Accident and Sickness Medical: |
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-New York & Washington | $3,500 | $3,500 |
-All Other States | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Dental Maximum: |
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-All States (except NY & WA) | $250 | $250 |
Ambulance up to: |
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-New York | $250 | $250 |
-Washington | $150 | $150 |
-All Other States | Included | Included |
Total benefits for any one accident are limited to $225,000.00 and are payable in addition to any other coverage for which you or your passengers are eligible. However, your benefits provided by other coverage may be affected by the PAI benefits. Rentals originating in the State of Mississippi do not have a single accident limit of $225,000.00.
If this coverage is accepted, the benefits for you apply to all accidental injuries during your rental period, regardless of whether you are actually in the car. Your passengers are also covered, but only for incidents occurring while they occupy the Hertz rental car.
Exclusions
Benefits are not paid for any loss caused directly or indirectly by:
o | Intentional self-inflicted injury |
o | Aircraft travel |
o | Aircraft travel |
o | Committing or attempting to commit an assault or felony |
o | Intoxicants or narcotics unless administered by a physician |
o | Routine physical exams; routine dental care |
o | Mental health care |
o | Replacement of hearing aids, eye glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses |
o | Services provided by the insured or a family member |
o | Alcohol/substance abuse; or treatment for the same |
o | Experimental treatment and procedures |
o | Care or treatment that is not medically necessary |
The renter shall be deemed to have converted the rental vehicle whenever the rental vehicle is not returned to Hertz by the return date or by the extended return date. This is a summary only and other restrictions may apply.
Personal Effects Coverage (PEC)
Personal Effects Coverage (PEC), offered in combination with PAI, is an option that insures against risk of loss or damage to help protect your personal belongings while renting from Hertz. By electing PEC you will be insured throughout the entire rental period. PEC is insurance protection and pays in addition to any other policy you may have (such as a Homeowner’s policy). However, your benefits provided by other coverage may be affected by the PEC benefit. PEC insurance coverage includes those personal effects owned by you and those members of your immediate family traveling with you during the rental period who are permanent residents of your household. PEC does not extend to non-family members traveling with you.
Coverage Per Person | Minimum | Maximum |
New York & Washington | $600 | $1,800 |
Deductible for All Other States | $250 | $250 |
All Other States | $600 | $1,800 |
Canada | C$500 | C$1,500 |
PEC applies to personal effects only and not to car equipment. The following are examples of items NOT covered by the PEC:
Exclusions
Personal effects not covered loss by mysterious disappearance, nor does it cover::
Also, PEC does not cover:
If loss or damages occur, completion of claim form must accompany claim. Forms are available at all Hertz corporate locations.
Please note that PAI and PEC are not available separately and must be taken in combination.
Corporate locations only:
Vehicles returned 30 minutes late or more are charged for an additional part or full day, depending on the time of return (this is shown on your receipt in the 'Initial Charges' section). For vehicles returned more than 12 hours late an additional charge of $12 per day, up to a maximum of 5 days ($60), will also be applied (shown in the 'Service Charges/Taxes' section).
Intercity fee is for rentals returned to a location other than the location specified in the Rental Agreement. If the rental has already started at the time the change is made, a Return Change Fee may also apply. Note: Tesla reservations are not allowed to return one way.
You must meet the minimum age restrictions, present a valid driver's license and possess an acceptable charge card in your name.
You must also be in good standing with Hertz and its affiliated companies and not be subject to a Do Not Rent requirement from any of Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty or Firefly.
Please also refer to Form of Payment for acceptable charge cards.
Please also refer to Minimum Age and Exception and Driver's License for complete requirements and restrictions.