Parking

Within two blocks of the Tampa Convention Center:

The Convention Center Garage: (450 spaces)

Located on Brorein and Tampa
Maximum vehicle height is 7'

The South Regional Garage: (1,000 spaces)

Located on Channelside
Maximum vehicle height is 7'

The Crosstown Meter Lot: (160 spaces)

Located on Brorein between Ashley & Florida
Parking meters accept quarters
Meters are enforced from 8:00a.m. to midnight daily

Within four blocks of the Tampa Convention Center:

Fort Brooke Parking Garage: (2,600 spaces)

Located on Whiting, between Franklin Street & Florida Avenue

Whiting Street Garage: (450 spaces)

Located on Whiting, between Florida and Morgan
Accessible evenings and weekends only

The Hart Lot: (140 spaces)

Located off of Florida Avenue, just north of Brorein
Accessible evenings and weekends only

For a map, and listing of the entire inventory of parking availability throughout downtown, visit The Downtown Partnership at http://www.tampasdowntown.com/Map/TDPmap.swf.

Transportation

Street Car

Many transportation options are readily available once you step on to Tampa soil. Enjoy the ambiance of our historic, electric streetcars that will whisk you back to yesteryear and into our historic district, Ybor City! TECO Line Streetcars feature all the modern-day comforts of air-conditioning and disability-assisting access. The Southern Transportation Plaza is located just outside our front door, where the Streetcar runs every 15-20 minutes:

Streetcar fares are $2.00 one-way, $4.00 for a 1-day unlimited fare card, $9.00 for a 3-day unlimited fare card, and $26.00 for a 20 ride fare card. Exact change or a fare card is required. There are change machines located at various stops along the route. Visitors may purchase a fare card at the Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors desk located on our rotunda. Refer to the �red� route for this travel route and multiple stops.

In-Town Trolley

Guests enjoy the comfort of our In-Town Trolley (Purple Line) that stops in close proximity to all downtown hotels and attractions every 10 minutes. The In-Town Trolley runs Monday through Friday from 6am � 9am and 3pm � 6pm. Exact change of $.25 or a fare card is required (there are change machines located at various stops along the route). Visitors may purchase a fare card at the Tampa Bay & Company visitor�s desk located on our Rotunda. Refer to the Purple Line for this travel route and multiple stops. For guests looking to enjoy Tampa �s dining, entertainment and cultural arts district, the In-Town Trolley (Green Line) runs 6pm-2am on Friday and Saturday nights.

Taxis, Shuttles, Limousines, & Other Transportation Options

The average taxi cost from Tampa International Airport to downtown is $20 - $22. There is a $10 minimum fare. Tampa is a call destination, not a flag destination. There are taxi stands located throughout downtown Tampa; with the closest located at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel. The Tampa Convention Center utilizes United Taxi and Yellow Taxi services. Most hotels offer shuttle service to the airport and major attractions.

More than 500 limousines are licensed to operate in the area. Please contact us if you�d like a listing of reputable limousine service providers.

At various times throughout the week, complimentary golf carts can be flagged down or called to pick up a guest or visitor and deliver them to their destination throughout the central business district, Hyde Park, and Ybor City.

Directions to Tampa Convention Center

Parking & Transportation