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Luggage storage at Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport sits about 10 kilometres west of downtown and serves nonstop flights to roughly 80 destinations worldwide, so plenty of travellers arrive hours early or land before they can check into a room. The airport itself has no luggage storage of its own, but the Tampa Airport Marriott on level 3 of the Main Terminal sells day passes that include luggage storage.

That service is only for guests who book a day pass or stay at the hotel, not for the general public walking in off the concourse. The hotel sits directly inside the Main Terminal and helps guests move luggage to and from it, so it's a practical fallback if a day pass suits your plans. With Stasher, you can store bags from $3.48 per bag per day.

There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage in Tampa can be booked through the website or app.

Before you fly: security, carry-ons and waiting airside

Only ticketed passengers can pass the shuttle entrances leading out to the airside and gates, so say goodbye or sort your bags before that point. For carry-on liquids, gels and aerosols, every container must be 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or smaller, and they all need to fit inside one quart-sized clear plastic bag. Carry-on size limits vary by airline, so check with your airline before packing a bag you hope stays in the cabin. The SkyConnect train runs from the Main Terminal to the Economy Garage and Rental Car Center, with access from Levels 1 through 3.

Getting between TPA and Tampa with luggage

The PSTA 300X Airport Express runs from the Rental Car Center to downtown Tampa's Marion Transit Center eight times daily on weekdays, with a one-way fare of $2.25. If you'd rather not manage bags on a bus, Yellow Cab runs flat-rate $40 taxis from the airport to downtown Tampa. With luggage in tow, the bus is the budget choice and works fine if your bags roll, while a cab is simpler once you have more than you want to carry.

Book luggage storage at Tampa Airport on Stasher.