Best Time To Visit

Tampa Bay, Florida

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Tampa is in the fall and beginning of winter (September–December) when the weather is more pleasant, the city is less crowded, and hotels offer their lowest rates. However, be aware that August to October is peak season for hurricanes. Summers in Florida are known for being very hot and humid. Wintertime is usually sunny and mild with temperatures around 65°F (18°C). That is when lots of people come to Florida to escape the cold from the north, which means high hotel fares.

Useful Information

Tourist Information

Passport/Visa

Citizens of the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Kingdom of Brunei can visit the United States for up to 90 days without applying for a visa (as well as citizens of Andorra, Lichtenstein, Monaco and San Marino). Citizens of these countries must …

Best Time To Visit

Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Tampa is in the fall and beginning of winter (September–December) when the weather is more pleasant, the city is less crowded, and hotels offer their lowest rates. However, be aware that August to October is peak season for hurricanes. Summers in Florida are known for being very hot and humid. …

Tampa International Airport (TIA)

Tampa International Airport (TIA)

Tampa International Airport (TIA) is the main airport serving the Tampa Bay area. There are four main terminals, serving a variety of airlines, including domestic carriers Continental, Northwest, American, Jet Blue, Delta, Southwest, United, and US Airways, as well as international carriers Air Canada, British Airways, KLM, and Cayman Airways. The airport is located …

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is located 9 miles north of St. Petersburg (or 17 miles from Tampa). This smaller airport serves over 50 destinations in the U.S. as well as select destinations in …

Public Transport

Public Transport

Tampa's bus service is known as HART, and it services all areas of the Hillsborough County. Visitors can buy a 3-day pass to really explore the city, which gives them access to all local buses, as well as the TECO Line Streetcar and In-Town Trolley routes. Route 30 goes straight from the airport to …

Taxi

Various taxicab options are available on both sides of the bay. Check the Visit Tampa bay website for the most up-to-date list of trusted companies. Other options for lower fares are the rideshare companies Uber and Lyft. Wingz app is great for trips to and from the …

Pharmacy

Popular chain pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens can be found in several locations throughout the Bay area. You can also get pharmacy services at …

Post Office

Sending parcels and letters in the US is a relatively straightforward process. The most common method is through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The USPS offers a variety of services for sending mail, including First-Class Mail for letters and postcards, Priority Mail for packages, and Priority Mail Express for overnight delivery. To send …

Time Zone

The Tampa Bay Area is in the Eastern Time Zone, and all times are reflected in the Eastern Time …

Telephone

Country code: +1 Area codes in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater: 813 and …

Electricity

US electrical power is 110V/60 cycles AC with two flat parallel …

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