TPA · Layover Guide
Tampa
Stop in Tampa.
Best layover: 3–36hculturefoodnightlife
Visa-free · US passport25 min to center
25 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
Search hotels65LayoverScore™
Why Tampa scores 65
Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing
65DiscoverThings to do in the city
50EaseTransit ease, visa access
1825
min to center
bus- 01Rideshare to downtown (20-25 min, $18-25)
- 02HART bus Route 30 to downtown (45 min, $2)
- 03Taxi to Ybor City (25 min, $30-35)
- 01Stroll the Tampa Riverwalk from downtown to Armature Works food hall
- 02Explore the Cuban heritage and hand-rolled cigars in Ybor City
- 03Visit the Florida Aquarium on the waterfront
- 04Catch manatees at the TECO Manatee Viewing Center (seasonal Nov-Apr)
- 05Sample craft beer at Cigar City Brewing taproom
Experiences in Tampa
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Where to stay →Jan
16°
Feb
17°
Mar
19°
Apr
23°
May
26°
Jun
28°
Jul
29°
Aug
29°
Sep
28°
Oct
25°
Nov
21°
Dec
17°
Sunshine hours
Rainfall
Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Tampa Marriott Water Street
Downtown Tampa
$89/day
0 min walk
Bounce Luggage Storage
Various downtown locations
$6/bag
5 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Uber/Lyft
to downtown
Most convenient option; pickup at Level 1 Blue side
22 min
$20.00
HART Bus Route 30
to downtown
Runs every 30 min; connects to Marion Transit Center
45 min
$2.00
Taxi
to downtown
Flat rate to downtown available
20 min
$30.00
No city pass available for this city.
At the airport
3 loungesHotels from $95/night
- 01Columbia Restaurant for Cuban cuisine (Airside C)
- 02Cigar City Brewing outpost in the terminal
- 03Free WiFi throughout
- 04Outdoor observation deck near main terminal
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