Tampa Travel
Tampa doesn’t draw the throngs of tourists that Orlando and Miami do, but this quiet city halfway down Florida’s west coast is a traveler’s delight. Absorb Cuban culture, relax on gorgeous beaches or enjoy the vibrant nightlife. Use this Tampa Travel Web Guide to discover Tampa Bay’s attractions and activities, find a hotel and a flight via the Web’s best search engines, and learn how to get around when you arrive.
Expand All Guide SectionsThings to Do in Tampa
Considering the quality and variety of museums, cultural enclaves, ethnic eateries and scenic ... read more »
Tampa Transportation
Flying to Tampa and getting around the city are a cinch. In this section you’ll find resources for Tampa transportation, including booking flights, renting cars and navigating the streets of Tampa Bay.
Insights for Tampa Transportation
- The Tampa Bay area is expansive, and driving is the easiest way to get around. If you're visiting a few locations in downtown Tampa, however, trolleys and buses are available. More information on Tampa’s public transportation is available below.
- Transportation options from the Tampa International Airport to your destination include vans, limos and taxis. They are explained in greater detail on the airport’s Web site.
- The findingDulcinea Travel Web Guide shows you how to find and book a cheap flight anywhere in the world.
Top Sites for Tampa Transportation
For flights to Tampa …
Southwest Airlines
is a U.S. discount carrier with multiple routes to Tampa. The site is not picked up by Kayak searches, so you might find tickets on the Southwest Web site. Southwest also has a page about Tampa tourism and attractions, vacation packages to Tampa and weather information.
For Tampa driving information, maps and car rentals …
Orbitz
organizes car rental information for Tampa in a single, simple page. Use the search tool to find a car rental for your dates of travel, and consult lists of car rental companies in Tampa, and on and off site at Tampa Airport.
NCAA March Madness
presents a variety of maps to make navigating Tampa easy, including maps of the TECO Line Streetcar, downtown Tampa transportation and traveler information.
For buses and trolleys in Tampa …
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
runs trolleys and buses around Tampa. Get schedules for local routes, commuter routes and trolleys, and view maps of different lines.
TECO Line Streetcar
is a resource for the electric trolleys connecting downtown Tampa, Channelside shopping complex and Ybor City. Find information such as route maps and fares, and a bit of streetcar history.
Where to Stay in Tampa
To find a condo on the beach, a quirky inn or a plush hotel, use the sites in this section to find ... read more »
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