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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$28/day
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Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
$28/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$32/day
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Chevrolet Cruze car
Chevrolet Cruze
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$32/day
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Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
$33/day
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Dodge Grand Caravan car
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$58/day
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Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$49/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$26/day
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Nissan Kicks car
Nissan Kicks
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$38/day
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Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$41/day
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Hyundai Santa Fe car
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$42/day
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Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty at Tampa Airport

  • Thrifty car rentals at Tampa International Airport (TPA) is open from 6 am until 1 am, which makes it an excellent choice for travelers arriving late at night. If you’re traveling to Tampa for a weekend trip, we recommend choosing a pick-up time during Friday afternoon or after 7 pm in order to avoid long lines. Friday at around 6 pm is a busy time at this Thrifty location, so we recommend booking your flights accordingly or preparing yourself to wait before picking up your vehicle.
  • One of the reasons drivers book rental cars at Thrifty at Tampa Airport (TPA) is because of the competitive prices. Although Thrifty does not specialize in luxury vehicles, guests can choose from a wide selection of mid-sized SUVs, compact cars, intermediate SUVs, compact SUVs, and economy cars. With the exception of some of the economy vehicles, most of the cars can carry 2 or 3 suitcases, which is perfect for budget travelers.
  • If you’re planning to visit the beaches and state parks outside of Tampa, we recommend booking an intermediate SUV at Thrifty Car Rentals at Tampa Airport. This class of vehicle offers more room for bags and passengers so you can bring your picnic supplies, umbrellas, hiking gear, beach setup, or anything else you might need. These types of vehicles also offer higher ground clearance, which will help you drive on bumpy roads in some of the state parks.
  • Before returning the vehicle, make sure the gas tank is full. However, if you know you’ll be in a hurry getting to the airport, you can book the Prepay The Fuel add-on. This add-on allows you to prepay for a tank of gas at the rental facility so you don’t have to drive around looking for gas. But, keep in mind, that there's a Shell gas station around 3 miles from the Thrifty location at Tampa Airport.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Thrifty at Tampa Airport for $37 or less
  • Intermediate rental cars from Thrifty at Tampa Airport are around 33% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty at Tampa Airport

  • What kinds of add-ons can I include at Thrifty Car Rentals at Tampa Airport (TPA)?

    You can add a variety of add-ons to meet your needs through Thrift car rentals at Tampa Airport. Some of the most popular add-ons are baby seats, toddler seats, and child seats, which come at an additional charge and need to be reserved in advance. Drivers can also select the type of protection that makes them feel safe, including Loss Damage Waiver (LDW), Personal Accident Insurance, and Liability Insurance Supplement. You can add an additional driver for an extra fee or a one-way car rental.

  • Does Thrifty car rentals at Tampa Airport offer electric vehicles?

    Yes, Thrifty at Tampa Airport offers electric vehicles, including fully electric compact cars and SUVs. All of these vehicles can seat up to 5 people and can carry between 2 and 3 bags. The staff at this Thrifty location tries to provide a charge of at least 80 percent, but it can vary, so check when you get the car. Make sure you return the vehicle with a charge of at least 70 percent. However, at the time of pick-up, you can purchase the Charge Purchase Option, which allows you to return the vehicle at any level above 10 percent.

  • Does Thrifty Car Rentals at Tampa Airport offer services for customers with disabilities?

    Yes, Thrifty car rentals at Tampa Airport come with driving aids for drivers with disabilities. If you require a driving aid, make sure to call in advance so that Thrifty staff can install the necessary aids. You should also call the same number in advance to arrange a pick-up from the airport if required. Drivers with disabilities can also include an additional driver at no extra charge.

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

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

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

    Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty at Tampa Airport.

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

    5405 Airport Service Road is the closest Thrifty rental location to Tampa Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 813 396 3640.

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

    Yes

Reviews

Pros

"BUT return was very nice."(in 959 reviews)
" and drop off was easy."(in 2376 reviews)
"Easy drop off, clean up to date ."(in 2339 reviews)

Cons

"Wait time to ."(in 2245 reviews)
"They called and said the was never returned and it was."(in 2245 reviews)
Overall Rating6.3 OkayBased on 101 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.2

Recent reviews

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6.0
Very long wait to pick up the vehicle, then didn’t have the vehicle I reserved and only offered me a smaller vehicle for the same rate and would have charged me for a larger one.Reviewed Mar 20 2025
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10.0
The pickup and drop off experiences were excellent.Reviewed Feb 18 2025
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8.0
Electronic checkin allowed us to avoid the desk with the long line and get to our selected car directly from baggage claim. Team members walked the car with us taking photos before we left then emailed them to us. It kept everything very transparent.Reviewed Jul 18 2024
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2.0
TERRIBLE CLEANLINESS AND STATE OF VEHICLEReviewed May 20 2024
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4.0
I like that the rental company is located at the airport. I did not like customer/employee engagement about whether the car i chose was electric or not. The conversation became more tense than it needed to be.Reviewed Apr 25 2024
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2.0
Horrible. The car broke down, and they don't offer delivery for replacement vehicles, so I had to get a ride all the way back to the airport to get a replacement vehicle, and they didn't even offer a refund/discount of any kind... Absolutely horrible customer serviceReviewed Mar 25 2024
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3.9
Waited over 30 minutes to get car. Went to get car and they did not have a mid size SUV that I paid for. Had to get compact car.Reviewed Jul 6 2021
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6.0
Pros:The car was niceCons:Nickel and dime everything. The pick up line was more then 50 min long with two kids after a long flight and we had prepaid. I get it’s busy, but it was awful.Reviewed May 27 2021
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2.0
Cons:The Tampa Thrifty rental car line wrapped the entire rental concourse and was 2 hour + wait. They overbook and under staff. We quickly cancelled our reservation with Thrifty and booked quickly with enterprise. Won't go through Thrifty again.Reviewed May 27 2021
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4.0
Cons:The wait to retrieve the car was unacceptably long. The car smelled of cigarette smoke. there were hidden costs.Reviewed May 21 2021
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6.0
Pros:The drop off was easy and the car was exactly as advertised.Cons:I had to wait in line for over an hour to pick up my rental because dollar, thrifty, and hertz were all using only 1 counter with 2 employees to arrange the pickup.Reviewed May 19 2021
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2.0
Cons:The line was 3 hours long so we chose another car rental company (which took 5 minutes) and cancelled this reservation. The person at our counter said that the line is like that every day.Reviewed May 13 2021
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Thrifty car rentals near Tampa Airport

Address

5405 Airport Service Road

Hours

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Friday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00

Phone

+1 813 396 3640
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