Book Budget car rentals at Tampa Airport

• What kind of amenities are offered at Tampa Airport Budget rental center?

  Travelers can get a snack or order something to go at World of Beer, which is adjacent to the Budget car rentals at Tampa Airport. You may also charge your devices while you wait for processing at the rental vehicle kiosks, thanks to the numerous power outlets installed in some of the seats. Airport ambassadors are stationed all over the terminal, including in the Budget car rental booths, to help passengers with any inquiries.

• What type of documentation is required to rent a Budget car at Tampa Airport?

  If you book Budget car rentals at Tampa International Airport, you are required to have a credit card and a valid driving license that is in the primary driver's name at the time of pickup. Cash is accepted in lieu of debit cards if you don't have a credit card, but not vice versa. All drivers must have clean driving records since they might be requested to sign a statement attesting to certain requirements, or they might be subjected at the time of rental to an automated DMV check from the state that issued their driver's license. A valid ID card or passport is also required as proof of identity.

• Where are the Budget car rental counters situated at Tampa Airport?

  Travelers can book Budget car rentals at Tampa Airport because they are available on site and may be reached from the main terminal using the SkyConnect train. You can easily follow the signage to the SkyConnect to the rental car center from the baggage claim area. The SkyConnect takes approximately 4 minutes to the car rental desks, which are directly opposite the drop-off point.

• How much does it cost to rent a car from Budget at Tampa Airport?

  On average a rental car from Budget at Tampa Airport costs $40 per day.

• What is the most popular rental car from Budget at Tampa Airport?

  Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Budget at Tampa Airport.

• Where can I find Budget car rentals at Tampa Airport?

  5409 Airport Service Rd is the closest Budget rental location to Tampa Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 813 396 3126.

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Tampa Airport (TPA)?

  Yes

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2.0

No cars were available and there was a really long line waiting with only one teller.Reviewed Apr 27 2025

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10.0

Easy in and out. Great airport location. Good value price. Car windows need to be cleaned inside. We’re hazy in the FL sunshine.Reviewed Apr 15 2025

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Poor service. Gave me the wring carReviewed Jan 3 2025

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10.0

The seats had stains on them. Otherwise loved the car. It was a convertible camaroReviewed Sep 23 2024

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One of the biggest issues was caused by Kayak. Kayaks website did not mention the fact that a credit card was required when renting a car from budget. Needless to say I was unable to rent the vehicle.Reviewed Sep 5 2024

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8.0

I liked how easy it was to pick up my vehicle and drop it off, including my ability to extend my rental period. However, the vehicle came with tinted windows that were darker than legally allowed in the state of Florida, and so I was operating a vehicle that I could have been ticketed for driving. Also, the vehicle was not fully cleaned inside, and I was able to determine that this vehicle had been in an accident previously, because the hood did not properly line up with the fenders, and I could tell the hood and front end had been repainted.Reviewed Aug 16 2024

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2.0

An issue with the rental seal around windshield showed up when I drove the vehicle above 50 mph. The seal would come loose. I reported the issue upon drop off and am now being charged the fee to fix a maintenance issue for a dry rot seal.Reviewed Aug 13 2024

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6.0

Only 1 rep working so the wait was a bit long. Rep was friendly. I rented a Tesla and had a regular charger at the rental house but had to purchase an adapter to charge the Tesla. They should be included. Otherwise all was well.Reviewed Aug 9 2024

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10.0

Car was not in parking space so I had to go back to the counter to get a different car. They handled it quickly and upgraded the car.Reviewed Jun 14 2024

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The line was over an hour and a half long to pick up my car. They know ahead of time how many reservations they have and were ill prepared. The first agent I worked with was rude, condescending, and tried more than once to rush me into entering my credit card and accept things I clearly told him I didn’t want like paying in advance for tolls and gas. I then waited an additional half hour for a manager who checked me out. The manager was fine to work with.Reviewed May 1 2024

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10.0

Everything was perfect. The fact that they were right at the airport was very convenient in both the renting and returning.Reviewed Apr 10 2024

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6.0

Pickup wasn’t great. The service was super slow, the agent had no sense of urgency with a line of people waiting to pick up cars. The car itself was filthy when we got in. Crumbs, juice stains, and liquid in the cupholders. Drop off was great. The staff was super nice (different airport than pickup).Reviewed Apr 8 2024

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