Car rentals in Downtown, Tampa

In the past week, our users have found Downtown car rental prices for as low as $23/day and as high as $53/day, which is a 57% price difference. Keep in mind that the average price to rent a car in Downtown is $36/day, which can change depending on what type of car you rent and what agency you rent it from.

The cheapest rental car companies in Downtown are Dollar, Hertz and Budget. In the past 72 hours, momondo users have found rental prices as low as $23/day from Dollar, $31/day from Hertz, and $44/day from Budget.

The best car rental company in Downtown is Hertz, which has a rating of 5.8/10 from 33 momondo users.

26% of users prefer to rent SUV vehicles in Downtown, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to Downtown, then you can expect to pay around $72 per day.

West Tampa and Drew Park are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in Tampa. We found that MEXRENTACAR is the cheapest rental car company in West Tampa with an average cost of $13/day. GREEN MOTION is the most affordable rental company in Drew Park with prices averaging $14/day.

Consider renting a car in Downtown for 9 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighborhood. The average daily rental cost for 9 days is $52. Weekend and 1-week-long rentals will average a total of $337 and $120, respectively. For your more long-term car rental needs, a 1-month-long Downtown car rental will cost $2,190 in total on average.

The most ideal time of year to rent a car is in January, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found rental car prices averaging $29 per day when booking in January. In contrast, October is the least ideal time to rent a car. Prices in Downtown during this month tend to be $63 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Downtown car rental at least 38 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Downtown are updated daily.

As of April 2025, there are 17 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Downtown. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.