Tampa airport referred to as TPA international airport serves the Tampa Bay area in Florida, US. It is located about six miles west of downtown Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida. TPA serves 93 non-stop destinations throughout North America, the Caribbean, and Central America and is the birthplace of commercial airline service. This is because the first scheduled commercial airline flight in was used in the inaugural flight of the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line. Reserving the parking spot or checking its availability according to your preference would work a great deal in saving time before your trip. To make the reservation hassle-free. Here is our guide to Tampa airport parking. Also, check out our other airport parking guides.
How to book Tampa Airport Parking?
TPA airport parking spaces can be booked on arrival as well as online. By booking online you can ensure the space and even avail the discounted price. You can reserve your spot as early as 365 days before or as late as 24 hours before your scheduled arrival at the parking. And if going for a long holiday then get worry-free as Tampa international airport allows you to park your vehicle for as long as 45 days.
For reserving the parking space online visit https://park.tampaairport.com/book/TPA/Parking?parkingCmd=collectParkingDetails. Enter your entry and exit date and time along with your and your vehicle’s details. Checkout by making payment and you’ll get a confirmation mail. Remember to carry this mail when arriving at the airport.
You can also park your vehicle on arrival and pay when you exit the lot.
Tampa Airport Parking spaces:
With a total of five parking options, you can choose to park your vehicle for a long or short-term duration. The lots at Tampa airport parking are well-lit and patrolled regularly. Even many of them offer EV charging stations. Some of the parking lots are within walking distance from the terminal, while others are connected by free shuttle service. Here is a brief description of the parking lots and the facilities they offer.
Economy Garage and lot:
- Located south of the main terminal.
- Free shuttle service from the elevators on level 1 of the garage.
- Vehicle clearance for the garage is 8 feet and for the surface lot is 13 feet.
- EV charging station and green parking at level 1, north garage.
- Restroom facility in garage lobby.
Short-term Garage:
- Located at levels 4-9, above the main terminal.
- Easy access to the terminal by elevator.
- Vehicle clearance is 6’8’’.
- EV charging station at level 5.
- Green parking at level 5.
Long-term Garage:
- Located adjacent to the main terminal.
- Access to the terminal by a pedestrian walkway on level 4.
- Vehicle clearance of 7’10’’.
- EV charging station at level 4.
- Assistance phones are available in every elevator bank.
- Green parking at level 4. Currently closed.
Valet parking:
- It is currently unavailable; we will update you when it opens.
- Short walk to the terminal.
- Vehicle clearance is 6’8’’.
- EV charging station available.
Cell phone lot:
- Located south of the main terminal, across economy parking.
- Park for free as you wait for your guests.
- No limit for vehicle clearance.
- 5-minute drive to the main terminal curbside pick-up.
- Other facilities: free wi-fi, vending machines, restrooms, real-time flight information display, EV charging station, and green parking.
TPA airport Parking prices:
Hourly charges TPA:
| Parking space | Price |
| Economy garage and lot | Under 15 minutes – free |
| 15-20 minutes- $1 | |
| Each additional 20 minutes- $1 | |
| Short term garage | Under one hour – free |
| 60-80 minutes – $4 | |
| Each additional 20 minutes- $2 | |
| Long term garage | Under one hour – free |
| 60-80 minutes – $4 | |
| Each additional 20 minutes- $2 | |
| Valet parking | $2 per half-hour |
Daily charges TPA:
| Parking spaces | Price (24 hours) |
| Economy garage and lot | $12 |
| Short term garage | $24 |
| Long term garage | $20 |
| Valet parking | $32 |