$39 Cheap Car Rental in Tarpon Springs, FL

If your trip to Tarpon Springs is all locked in but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Leave that rental car in the hotel parking lot and start using those legs. Not far from the center of this neighborhood, Tarpon Springs Aquarium is worth a visit. More adventure awaits at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Spongeoramas Sponge Factory, which are also a stone’s throw away.

If you’d like to venture out on a day trip, we can give you a few ideas. Why not hop in the car and see what’s going on in Holiday Lake Estates or Baywood Village? Both have plenty to do and a decent range of hotels. Holiday Lake Estates is 2 miles away, and Baywood Village is 2 miles.

Tarpon Springs has some gorgeous seaside areas, and there’s no better way to explore them than from behind the wheel of your own rental car. See what interesting treasures you can find lying beside the water at one of these lovely beaches:

• Sunset Beach (2 miles away).
• Pier 60 Park (13 miles away).
• Hudson Beach (15 miles away).

The open road is calling, and Tarpon Springs is a fantastic base to kick-start your journey. Situated 5 miles from the downtown area, the first thing you’ll need to pick up is the key to one of our high-quality rental cars. A full-size SUV will bring you around Palm Harbor in total comfort — or perhaps you want to get off the beaten track and uncover hidden gems with a rugged four-wheel drive. If you want to effortlessly zip around the city, we’d suggest a compact or economy car. They won’t be as spacious, but they’ll be amazing at gliding into those narrow car spaces.

There’s plenty of choice when it comes to rental cars in Tarpon Springs. From SUVs with trunk space galore to zippy little compacts that make parking a breeze, you’ll find it all here. Deciding on your perfect match depends on how much you’d like to spend and where you plan to go. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need anything more than an engine and four wheels. The choice is yours.

You have to drive on the right-hand side of the road in Tarpon Springs. Even though it may seem similar to home, we recommend driving with extra care in a new destination.

One of two things will happen. Your chosen car rental company may charge the amount of the fine to your credit card. This is the more common practice. Or it may forward your contact information to local authorities so the fine is sent straight to you.

Provided you have Bluetooth or similar functions enabled, it’s fine to use your phone while driving in Tarpon Springs. But be sure to remain focused on the road.

While behind the wheel in Tarpon Springs, it’s illegal to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.08%. Planning to have one or two drinks with lunch or dinner? Consider booking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

Traffic laws in Tarpon Springs permit drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without waiting for it to turn green. Before turning, the vehicle must stop completely and the driver must be certain that the way is clear before moving on.

Seat belts are mandatory in St. Petersburg - Clearwater. However, these rules may vary for some vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.