Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Avis Budget Group Announce Exclusive Rental Car Partner Agreement
Avis Budget Group Partnership will enhance the traveling guest experience and assist youth and amateur clients with seamless, elevated rentals.
July 1, 2026
TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Bay Sports Commission (TBSC) and car rental giant Avis Budget Group have announced an exclusive rental car agreement. A first of its kind for the TBSC, the deal will enhance the traveling guest experience and assist youth and amateur event clients with comprehensive rental offerings.
“As the TBSC continues to forge its path within the sports tourism space, hosting many of the largest youth, amateur, and premier sporting events in the nation, having Avis Budget Group join our team aligns perfectly with our 'Gameday. Every Day. mission,” said Lanness Robinson, Executive Director of the TBSC. “Their expertise and service within the travel industry will offer all of our guests an elevated, exclusive travel experience while in our community.”
The Avis Budget Group will also be recognized as the exclusive car rental partner in external communications, on tampabaysports.org, the official website of the TBSC, on all direct-to-client promotional materials with custom discounts, and for the unique opportunity to be represented at industry trade show events across the nation.
For more information on the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and its mission, visit tampabaysports.org and follow @sportstampabay on social media. Fans can also learn more about Avis Budget Group at avisbudgetgroup.com.
About Avis Budget Group
Avis Budget Group makes exploring the stunning Gulf Coast and surrounding Florida attractions effortless by offering an unmatched selection of vehicles, budget-friendly rentals, and flexible rental options. All provided to you in partnership with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission.
About Tampa Bay Sports Commission
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission is a private, non-profit 501c3 organization that leads efforts to bid on and host major sports and entertainment events across the Tampa Bay area. Our mission is to generate social and economic impact throughout the region. We bring stakeholders together through a unified, full-service approach, providing leadership and guidance to benefit all parties involved in the bidding and hosting process.
