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About Tampa

Tampa is great for families, and as a gateway to the sunshine states of the Gulf Coasts, there is plenty on offer - zoos, beautiful beaches, aquariums, and museums to keep travellers entertained. If you're looking for a day of thrilling rides, live shows, roller coasters, and theme parks like Busch Gardens, then Tampa may be the place for you. Additionally, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are both only 90 minutes away. People who like to look at stores will find a lot of them in the city's many malls and streets.

Best Time To Visit Tampa

The best time to explore Tampa is from September to December, after school starts up again and before the winter crowds come. Tourist attractions in the area get very crowded from May to August, and the weather can be very hot during those months. It's less hot from January to April, but it costs more to plan a trip during that time. In March or April, you may also be able to find cheap trips to Tampa. During the busy season, from December to February, flights to Tampa cost more.

Tampa, FL Airport

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a small airport located in Hillsborough County, Florida, just seven miles from Tampas city centre. It is an attractively designed airport with a great selection of facilities. There is a single terminal on land where all ticketing, check-ins, customs, and security checks occur. There are additionally four satellite buildings in the air that are connected to the main terminal by automated people movers. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in the building on land, and each of the satellite stations also has a few spots to shop and eat. Duty-free shopping is also available, but only in the satellite terminals that handle foreign flights.

Getting Around In Tampa From The Airport

From TPA, passengers can easily get to Tampa in a variety of ways. Outside the main airport, you may take a taxi from either Yellow Cab or United Cab. The fare to downtown Tampa is a fixed price. The Hillsborough Area Regional Transport bus stop is outside of baggage belt 15 in the red area. In February 2018, a new car rental centre opened, and the SkyConnect train service began running between the airport and the centre. The trip takes five minutes, and trains leave every two minutes as usual.

Must-see Attractions In Tampa

  • Clearwater Beach
  • Ybor City
  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge
  • Fort De Soto Park
  • The Florida Aquarium
  • ZooTampa at Lowry Park
  • Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum
  • Tampa Hyde Park

Frequently Asked Questions

Spirit Airlines is rated the highest among the airlines that fly to Tampa.

The cheapest month to fly to Tampa is July.

There are a total of five airports in Tampa: Tampa Peter O'Knight, Tampa International, St. Pete–Clearwater International, Lakeland, and Sarasota.

A round-trip flight to Tampa will cost around $181. However, they can be found for approximately $34.

For those searching to save time travelling to Tampa, fort Lauder provides the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 56 minutes).

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