As the site of one of the first commercial flights, Tampa, Florida has been an important location in the history of civil aviation since 1914. A hundred years later, Tampa International Airport remains one of the best airports in the country. Each year, roughly 15 million passengers pass through TPA, and the airport offers service to 75 destinations, including the Caribbean, Panama, Mexico, Canada, Switzerland and the UK. Since 1971, Tampa’s Airport has exemplified state of the art sophistication. Divided between landside and airside terminals, TPA was also the first airport to feature a people mover to shuttle passengers between the landside check in area and airside gates. Both the landside and airside terminals have undergone a multitude of expansions and renovations in order to expand and modernize the airport’s service capabilities. In both the landside and airside terminals, Tampa Airport has a number of features that add to the overall experience.
Travelers can enjoy dining options from local Tampa favorites and a number of interesting art exhibits throughout the terminals offer a great way to pass the time before your flight. When leaving Tampa Airport, there are a few options for navigating the area to arrive at your final destination. Monorail service provides easy access to TPA’s long-term parking, and the area’s regional bus system is accessible from the Landside terminal to many popular attractions in the area. Check out our list of Choice Hotels in Tampa to get some ideas for fun things to do during your stay. No matter what reason you have for travelling, the best way to make the most of your trip to Tampa is to stay with Choice Hotels near TPA. Enjoy comfortable rooms and all the amenities you need for a successful and stress free trip. Be sure to check out Stay and Fly packages and book online now to enjoy our Best Internet Rate Guarantee.