TPA cell phone lot
Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Surface lot reached directly from George J Bean Parkway. Cost: Free. Restrooms on site. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
Waiting for an arriving passenger
Wait in the cell phone lot until the person you are collecting has their bags and is at the curb, then drive to arrivals. Has accessible spaces and EV charging.
If you would rather park and meet them inside, the cheapest lot is Economy Parking at $5 per hour, $22/day max, first 60 min free; the full list is on TPA parking.
Sources and independence
Independent guide; not affiliated with the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority. Rates restated from the airport's published parking page, checked Oct 21, 2026. The airport's site is authoritative.
- www.tampaairport.com/parking, read Oct 21, 2026
- How we check rates (this airport is checked by hand, monthly)