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Cheap car rentals in South Tampa (Tampa)
| Economy | $36/day |
| Compact | $31/day |
| Intermediate | $36/day |
| Full-size | $36/day |
| Minivan | $41/day |
| Full-size SUV | $68/day |
| Luxury | $45/day |
| Convertible | $53/day |
| Pickup truck | $32/day |
| Premium SUV | $77/day |
| Standard SUV | $37/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $40/day |
South Tampa (Tampa) car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.7
Good
64 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.5
2 locations in South Tampa
from $59/day
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
Pros:
Drop off was easy.Cons:
The little economy car I received was uncomfortable. But the biggest complaint I have is that it was booked at the wrong location. I asked for airport pickup. They did find me a car, but charged me almost double. Very unhappy.6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
Pros:
We thought we had booked at TPA, but actually had booked 7 miles away. We were not upset until the TPA desk told us there were no cars at that location and we needed to book one from him at $500 more. We called the Enterprise help desk and they were no help. We finally got around the automated phone system and spoke with our pickup location. They said they had cars coming in and they would guarantee a vehicle if we could get there by 5 pm. We easily ubered over and the workers there were awesome.Cons:
Customer service and a TEAM approach within your franchise. The airport clearly was trying to bait and switch not help in any way. The car terribly smelled of smoke.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
Pros:
staff super friendly and drop off was easy!Cons:
honestly nothing it was a great experience!2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
Pros:
I looked to rent a car at the Tampa airport office, but I don't know why they gave make my reservation in another office so when I arrived to rent the car at the Tampa Airport office the agent did not find my reservation and when I gave him the confirmation of my reservation, he told me that it was in another office and that they could not help me there, to go to another agency, which meant that I stayed longer at the Airport with to young kids.Cons:
I thought the agent should help me to find a car, because I made my reservation on the same agency, diferent location but the same agency2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
Pros:
The Staff was friendly.Cons:
I arrived at 9:30 AM for a 9:00 AM reservation and I did not pull out of there until 12:30PM. They did not have cars available or ready for reservations. I understand that the inside of the car needs to be cleaned and disinfected but when it is raining they do not need to be washed. They also did not offer any type of Toll pass and failed to let me know they would be closed upon my returning the rental. This is exactly why I stopped renting from Enterprise. I will make sure that I do not use them from now on.8.8 Very good
Aug 2020
Cons:
Pick up took longer than expectBudget
6.1
Okay
29 reviewsMost popular
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.1
One location in South Tampa
from $58/day
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
Yes but When I booked the trip on line, I thought it was at the airport. When I went to the Budget counter after waiting 45 minutes, I found out that it was off site and had no way to get there. The woman was friendly, but said I could rent there. It was not going to be $200 anymore, but an additional $113 more. With no other option, we felt we had to take it. It was upsetting.Cons:
The original price was honored.2.4 Poor
May 2020
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It was a bait and switch to get me to pay more6.8 Okay
Feb 2020
Pros:
NothingCons:
Everything2.0 Poor
Dec 2019
Pros:
Didn’t end up getting the car. When we go there the man said they didn’t have a car for us. After that he ended up changing us over $150 more than what I was originally told. 1. Because they had to upgrade the car and 2. Because I was under age. I was ok with this until I tried to pay with a debit card and he said he wouldn’t accept that because it needed to be a major credit card. I handed him my major credit card and he said it had to have my name on it not my wife’s name. We ended up leaving and renting a car from Enterprise for cheaper and we were in our car within 5 minutes of getting to the enterprise location.Cons:
I don’t recommend you going to the budget rental. The man running it was rude, sketchy, and not very helpful to travelers that needed a car. He told us multiple time he didn’t like to rent out certain cars that wouldn’t be returned to his location because he wouldn’t get them back and he liked them (we were returning it at the airport). He also told us he was the only one that worked at that location because he didn’t like people working for him. Overall this was a terrible experience I would recommend the Enterprise location in Down town Tampa.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2018
Pros:
Excellent staff and service above and beyond.Cons:
LocationAvis
5.8
Fair
18 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.9
One location in South Tampa
from $51/day
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
NoCons:
Tried to add one day to the itinerary, they wanted to charge me an extra $300. For just one 3xtra day4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
Pros:
Pick-up was a nightmare. Location: 4664 West Gandy Blvd. Suite 2, Tampa, FL 33611 This is a privately owned location and the proprietor IS running a racket. I was dropped off by a relative to pick up my vehicle. I observed the attendant telling the customers ahead of me that he was out of stock on the car they had booked and so they would have to upgrade to a different model vehicle. When it came to be my time, he tried the same thing, claiming he was out of the economy car that I had reserved online through the booking system. I told him I could not afford to upgrade, nor is it the customer's fault that he was out of the proper vehicles as he "claimed." I also saw a car outside that was the make and model which I was supposed to get, so he was obviously withholding. I called AVIS. They said I could try elsewhere and they'd reimburse me if the charge was less. I booked through Enterprise just in case. Little did I know Enterprise was a quarter of the mile down the road. The attendant at AVIS should have had the courtesy to tell me. Stranded, I waited. The attendant took his time with other customers. I WAITED 2.5 HOURS for him to give me the vehicle that was sitting in the front parking lot! I HAD TO ASK HIM WHO IT WAS FOR -- he said someone had prepaid and was supposed to pick it up before he closed at 2:00 p.m. It was a Saturday so he closed early. First of all, the customer who is present is always served, not some person who "might" show up. Also, I saw him scam a young couple who came in to pick up their reservation. He told them he was out of the car they had booked and they needed to upgrade! I nice additional 200 dollars or more. He should have comped the upgrade. The customer is NEVER penalized because the company runs out of cars (which was a lie). This service is terrible. Again, I witnessed the owner pull this scam on four different customers. He didn't want to give me the car because he knew I'd gotten a good deal and I was holding my ground. At one point he became condescending when I told him that I'd been waiting 2.5 hours and to wait on me instead of taking another customer. He ignored me! I then asked, "Why are you ignoring me?!" He then said, "You're the one who wouldn't upgrade!" I told him I shouldn't have to; that it wasn't ethical. I insisted I get the car that was waiting outside. He was not happy. He gave it to me completely dirty. It hadn't been vacuumed or sanitized. I took pictures. Send in a secret shopper to see what he is pulling. FYI: He loves to talk and comes across as friendly--it's an act! He needs to be reported because it is not fair to customers or AVIS/BUDGET.Cons:
An honest owner.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
yes and yes2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
Cons:
The agreement was not honored, I had to find another company.2.0 Poor
Dec 2019
Pros:
the cancel my reservation when I was on the way to pick it upCons:
They should not let you reserve when the company has no cars available2.0 Poor
Aug 2018
Cons:
The associate was rude, disrespectful, didn't show up to work on time, and made us wait for 45 min!Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.0
Fair
9 reviewsCheapest deal
Cleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.8
One location in South Tampa
from $26/day
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
MEXRENTACAR
2.6
Poor
27 reviewsCleanliness
3.7
Comfort
3.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.0
Value for money
2.8
One location in South Tampa
from $28/day
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
DRIVALIA
5.9
Fair
No reviews available
One location in South Tampa
Ace Rent-a-Car
No score available yet
One location in South Tampa
One Switch Rent a Car
No score available yet
One location in South Tampa
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in South Tampa
147 travelers who rented a car in South Tampa gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4
Car rental locations in or near South Tampa (Tampa)
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Top tips for renting a car in South Tampa, Tampa
- 25% of our users found rental cars in South Tampa for $56 or less.
- Book your rental car in South Tampa at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- Economy rental cars in South Tampa are around 51% cheaper than other car types, on average.
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in South Tampa, with prices around $39/day. December, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $67/day.
- If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Tampa, look for deals in Drew Park, where daily prices are around $48/day, or West Tampa (average of $48/day).
FAQs about renting a car in South Tampa (Tampa)
How much does it cost to rent a car in South Tampa?
On average a rental car in South Tampa costs $67 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Tampa neighborhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, GREENMOTION in Drew Park is the cheapest car rental location in Tampa. It is located at 4502 W Dr Mlk Blvld.
What is the cheapest car rental company in South Tampa?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($27/day) in South Tampa was found at BUDGET, 4644 W Gandy Blvd Suite 2.
What is the best rental car company in South Tampa?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in South Tampa is ENTERPRISE (6.1, 9 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in South Tampa?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
What is the most popular rental car type in South Tampa?
SUV is the most frequently booked rental car type in South Tampa.
How much does a SUV car rental cost in South Tampa?
A SUV car rental in South Tampa costs $80 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in South Tampa?
On average a rental car in South Tampa costs $472 per week ($67 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in South Tampa?
On average a rental car in South Tampa costs $2,022 per month ($67 per day).