If your trip to Tampa is all booked but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.You’ll need to get up early if you want to check out all the interesting sights this place has to offer. Tampa Theater and Tampa Museum of Art are non-negotiable. Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Bay History Center shouldn’t be forgotten either.Close to the city center, Tampa Riverwalk is one spot you might like to consider putting on your to-do list. Glazer Children’s Museum and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park are also nearby and worth a pit stop.

Don’t spend all your time in Tampa, particularly when iconic attractions are not too far away. About 60 miles away in Bay Lake, Walt Disney World® lures the masses year-round. Why not visit and find out what all the fuss is about?

Often travel for work-related purposes? Convention centers are probably quite familiar to you. With easy access to hotels and restaurants, your trip is sure to be a success if you’re booked in at any of these places:

• Tampa Convention Center (0.4 miles away).
• Ritz Ybor (1 mile away).
• The Coliseum (16 miles away).

Having your own car in Tampa will give you more freedom to go wherever you like. Maybe you just can’t wait to head out of the city, hit the highway, and go where the wind blows. If so, grab one of our SUVs and discover the coral reefs in the area. If you just can’t get enough of city life, jump behind the wheel of something small. Getting around busy streets and traffic will be much less stressful in an economy or compact car.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to rental cars in Tampa. From people-movers with plenty of room to spare to zippy little compacts that make parking a breeze, you’ll find it all here. Deciding on your perfect match of course depends on your budget and what you intend to do. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need anything more than four wheels and a gas pedal. Which car will you be sliding behind the wheel of this time?

It’s relatively easy to find somewhere to park in Tampa, though you might struggle to secure a spot in the busier areas. Booking a hotel that provides guests with parking is a smart move.

One of the advantages of escaping to a smaller city is less traffic, so don’t stress too much about rush-hour gridlock. With a population of only 369,100, you can look forward to a smooth Tampa driving experience.

Most residential zones in Tampa have a 30mph speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits typically range between 30km/h and 70mph.

Generally, your rental car company will charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact details with the relevant local authority so they can send a fine to you directly.

As with many places, normal cell phone usage is not permitted while cruising in your car around Tampa. There is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just ensure you keep your eyes on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Tampa is 0.08%. If you’re planning on partying, leave your wheels behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Yes, drivers can turn on a red light in Tampa. Firstly though, you have to completely stop the car. Proceed only when the coast is clear of oncoming traffic.

Seat belts should always be worn in Hillsborough County. That being said, these rules may vary for certain vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.