How much does it cost to commute in Tampa?
In the Tampa metro area, households spend about 50.0% of income on the combined cost of housing and transportation, with transportation alone accounting for roughly 21.0% of income — about $13,836 per year for a typical household. (Source: CNT Housing + Transportation Affordability Index, area-median-income household.)
Driving downtown means paying about $21.20 a day to park (median of 14 sampled garages). The region has 22 priced toll facilities, with rates from $0.50 to $17.00. On a simple daily round-trip basis from the data here, the lowest-cost option is driving and parking at about $22.20 per day.
Cost by mode in Tampa
Daily round-trip cost, lowest first. All figures.
| Mode | Daily round trip | How it's priced |
|---|---|---|
| Drive (park + toll)Cheapest | $22.20 | downtown parking $21.20/day + 2 x lowest priced toll ($0.50) |
Toll roads near Tampa
22 priced toll facilities, rates from $0.50 to $17.00.
| Facility | Operator | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Turnpike (Full Length) | Florida Turnpike Enterprise | $17.00 |
| SR 429 Western Beltway/Wekiva Parkway | Central Florida Expressway Authority | $6.00 |
| SR 528 Beachline Expressway | Central Florida Expressway Authority | $5.50 |
| Seminole Expressway (FL 417) | CFX | $4.00 |
| Veterans Expressway (FL 589) | Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Auth | $3.75 |
| Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) | Miami-Dade Expressway Authority | $3.75 |
| Homestead Extension FL Turnpike | Florida Turnpike Enterprise | $3.50 |
| Alligator Alley (I-75) | Florida Turnpike Enterprise | $3.50 |
Downtown parking
Housing + Transportation affordability
The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for housing + transportation combined. Source: CNT H+T Index (AMI household). Typical household drives 16,751 miles/yr.
The numbers above are metro-wide medians. Enter your real origin and destination to compare drive, transit, park-and-ride, bike, and Uber by actual dollars — gas, tolls, parking, and fares included.
Frequently asked questions
How much is daily parking in downtown Tampa?
Downtown Tampa parking costs about $21.20 per day, or $257.50 per month for a reserved spot, based on 14 sampled garages.
What are the toll roads near Tampa and what do they cost?
The Tampa region has 22 priced toll facilities. The highest-rate facility is Florida Turnpike (Full Length) (Florida Turnpike Enterprise) at $17.00. Rates across the region run from $0.50 to $17.00.
What share of income goes to housing and transportation in Tampa?
In the Tampa metro, a typical household spends about 50.0% of income on housing and transportation combined, with 21.0% on transportation alone — roughly $13,836 per year. The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for H+T combined.