Shopping
Tampa (TPA) Airport Shopping
Shopping at Tampa International Airport spans convenience staples at Hudson News and tech accessories at InMotion through to local specialty gifts and duty-free for international travelers. See each section below for exact locations by concourse or terminal.
Duty-free shopping
Airside A (American Airlines, which handles most TPA international routes to Caribbean and Mexico) has limited duty-free for international departures. Small selection of spirits and fragrance. Airsides C, E, and F have no duty-free.
US duty-free allowance
US residents may bring back $800 in duty-free goods per person. Liquids purchased at duty-free must be in the original sealed store bag when transiting international connections — otherwise they may be confiscated at the connecting airport security checkpoint.
Books & magazines
Hudson News at all four airsides (A, C, E, F) and in the main terminal. Standard airport book and magazine selection. Florida and Tampa-themed titles well-stocked given the leisure traveler mix.
Convenience & travel essentials
Hudson News throughout all airsides. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays merchandise at select gift shops throughout. Standard Florida souvenirs — beach items, manatee gifts, local food products — at convenience shops.
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout Tampa International Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
InMotion Entertainment at most airsides. Standard tech accessories at InMotion and Hudson locations. No Best Buy Express confirmed at TPA.
Best Buy Express kiosks carry Apple accessories, Bose headphones, and phone chargers at most major US airports. InMotion Entertainment is the other key tech stop — open at most gate clusters and stocked with travel-oriented electronics essentials.
Fashion & specialty retail
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays team merchandise is the specialty retail at TPA. Beach and Florida-themed apparel at gift shops. Standard airport fashion chains in the main terminal.
Best shopping area
Airside A (American) and Airside C (Delta, United) have the most concentrated retail at TPA. The main terminal pre-security area also has a few shops accessible for non-passengers. TPA's spoke-and-shuttle design means retail is dispersed across airsides.
Pro Tip
TPA uses a shuttle bus to connect the main terminal to each airside — once you are past security and on your airside, shopping options are limited to what is there. Buy essentials in the main terminal before taking the shuttle bus to your gate.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at TPA airport?
Airside A (American Airlines, which handles most TPA international routes to Caribbean and Mexico) has limited duty-free for international departures. Small selection of spirits and fragrance. Airsides C, E, and F have no duty-free.
What stores are in TPA airport?
Tampa International Airport has Hudson News book and convenience shops at most gate areas, InMotion Entertainment for tech accessories, and a range of local gift shops. Hudson News throughout all airsides. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays merchandise at select gift shops throughout. Standard Florida souvenirs — beach items, manatee gifts, local food products — at convenience shops. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays team merchandise is the specialty retail at TPA. Beach and Florida-themed apparel at gift shops. Standard airport fashion chains in the main terminal.
Is there a bookstore at TPA airport?
Hudson News at all four airsides (A, C, E, F) and in the main terminal. Standard airport book and magazine selection. Florida and Tampa-themed titles well-stocked given the leisure traveler mix.
Does TPA airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at Tampa International Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. InMotion Entertainment at most airsides. Standard tech accessories at InMotion and Hudson locations. No Best Buy Express confirmed at TPA.
See also: Airport lounges at TPA · Restaurants at TPA airport
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