Tampa Bay area transportation officials expect that more than 10,000 people will rent cars the week of Super Bowl XLIII. ...more

January 22, 2009

Bay area transportation officials expect more than 10,000 people will rent cars the week of Super Bowl XLIII. The Monday and Tuesday after Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 saw about 10,800 cars returned to Bay area rental agencies, meaning at least that many drivers – virtually all from outside the area – will be tooling around Tampa ahead of or just after the Feb. 1 game. Given that scenario and the fact several roads around Raymond James Stadium and in downtown Tampa will be blocked off, locals might be better off staying home. ...more

January 21, 2009

Hotel rooms remain available in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties for the Feb. 1 Super Bowl weekend, but visitors can expect to pay the rack rate, the highest price a hotel lists for each room, or close to it, and book for at least three or four nights. ...more

January 21, 2009