Here's what you need to know about safely transporting your pet to Tampa.
Mode of Transportation
Ground travel
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Time
Air travel
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Time
Ground and air travel have different associated costs. Flying is typically the fastest option, but also the most expensive and taxing on your pet.
Travel Distance
The further you need to transport your pet, the more it'll cost. If you're using ground transportation, you'll have to factor in fuel costs, lodging, meals on the road and wear-and-tear on your vehicle. These costs are applicable whether you drive the pet yourself or you hire a transporter through CitizenShipper. Airlines charge more for longer plane rides as well. This is due to the cost of fuel and the need compensate pilots and flight attendants.
Pet size
Smaller pets are easier – and less expensive – to transport. If you’re flying your pet to Tampa, they’ll need to travel in the cargo hold if they’re over 20 pounds. You’ll also need to buy a USDA-approved crate, which can cost around $200. With ground transport, it’s easier for drivers to accommodate small pets.
Health clearance and travel equipment
The first step to transporting your pet to Tampa is ensuring they’re healthy enough to travel. Most species require a vet-issued health certificate to cross state lines. This will cost $50 to $300. You’ll likely need to purchase some equipment too – such as a crate and travel supplies.
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Melissa Chenevert
I had my puppy ship from Illinois to Georgia. The driver was very courteous he kept me informed with calls text and pictures of my puppy along the way. I highly recommend them.
How expensive is it to own and care for a pet in Tampa?
The Tampa area is a great place to raise your pup, but it can be challenging on your wallet. The cost of living in Tampa is around the national average, making pet ownership something you’ll want to budget ahead of time. Here’s what you can expect to spend on common pet expenses.
First year of pet ownership
$80 - $1,600Purchase/acquire pet
$80 - $240Average of first year vet bills
$30 - $168Licensing/registrations
$100 - $560Average food costs (dependent on size of dog/brand of food)
$16 - $40Dog walking supplies
$20 - $120Toys and treats
$520 - $600Grooming (once a month)
$846 - $3,328Total yearly expenses
How Transporters Get Your Pets to Tampa and surrounding areas?
Getting your pets to Tampa and surrounding areas is made easy with transporters using CitizenShipper. The area is serviced by major highways, such as Interstate 4, Interstate 275, and US Highway 301, as well as a major airport, Tampa International Airport (TPA). Transporters using our platform have the ability to safely transport your pets and other valuable items to Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater, and other nearby cities.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is located to the west of Downtown Tampa and is the main hub of air travel in the area. It is served by major airlines such as American, Delta, Southwest, and United, making it easy for transporters to arrive in Tampa and its surrounding areas. Pets can be safely transferred to their destination with the help of transporters using CitizenShipper.
Interstate 4 is the main highway that connects Tampa to Orlando and is used by transporters to transport your pets to Tampa and its surrounding areas. Interstate 275 is another major highway that runs north-south and helps connect Tampa to St Petersburg and Clearwater. US Highway 301 is another highway running through the area, connecting Tampa to cities such as Plant City, Zephyrhills, and Dade City.
Transporters using CitizenShipper have the ability to transport your pets and other valuable items to Tampa and its surrounding areas. With major highways, such as Interstate 4, Interstate 275, and US Highway 301, as well as Tampa International Airport (TPA), transporters have easy access to the area. Your pets and other items will be safely delivered to Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater, and other nearby cities.
Navigating the Final Mile and Reducing Wait Times
To ensure that your driver reaches the destination the quickest, provide them with instructions on navigating the house or building's exact location. Additionally, you can request your driver to provide you with a tracking link using Google or Apple maps. This will not only reduce wait times at delivery but also reduce any anxiety you may have.
How CitizenShipper Works
No matter what you’re transporting, CitizenShipper has got you covered. We connect you with professional drivers eager and able to meet your requests.
Here's how.
Step #1: List your transport for free
Step #2: Select your favorite driver
Step #3: Stay in touch with your driver
Step #4: Rate and review your experience
What is the cost to ship your precious items to Tampa, FL?
What you're transporting to Tampa and how you choose to do it will determine the cost. Check out the examples and breakdown below.
$350
Port Orange, FL Tallahassee, FL
261 mi
$2,499
Walden, VT Jacksonville, FL
1,281 mi
Cost to ship a car
$1.00/mi.
A host of factors determine how much it’ll cost to ship your vehicle to the Tampa area. This includes its size and condition, the time of year, pickup and drop-off locations, travel distance, whether you use an open or enclosed trailer and mode of transport.
Vehicles include:
Cars/light trucks, RVs, camper trailers, oversized/lifted trucks, antique/special care vehicles, and others.
Cost to ship a motorcycle
$0.69/mi.
The origin state and transport distance will impact the cost of shipping your motorcycle. An enclosed trailer will protect your bike much better, but an open trailer costs significantly less.
Motorcycles include:
Racing bikes, dirt bikes, scooters, cruising bikes/choppers, ATVs, 3-wheelers, and others.
Cost to ship a boat
$1.37/mi.
Your boat is an investment – finding safe transportation should be too. The cost will vary based on your boat’s measurements, the season, and other factors, such as the mode and method of shipping.
Boats include:
Power/motorboats, fishing boats, sailboats, and others.
Cost to ship freight
$1.14/mi.
Numerous variables determine the cost of freight shipping to the Tampa metropolitan area, such as how far it needs to go, its density or volume, whether you need extra accessories and the type of carrier you choose.
Freight include:
Less than a truckload, or a full truckload.
Cost to ship household items
$0.70/mi.
You can use various options to move your household items to the Tampa area. The most common choices include renting a van and doing it yourself, hiring a furniture-moving company and utilizing peer-to-peer platforms like CitizenShipper to connect with qualified experts.
Household Items include:
Furniture, kitchen appliances, and boxes.
Cost to move
$1.32/mi.
Moving homes is a hassle. Transporting your belongings doesn’t have to be. You can rent a van and move everything yourself or hire a company. Using professional movers will make the transition to the Tampa area less stressful and help prevent damage.
Apartment and House Moves include:
1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom house, 4 bedroom house, and a 5 bedroom house.
Cost to ship heavy equipment
$1.06/mi.
The size of your equipment will directly affect the shipping cost. Flatbed hauling is the standard solution and sufficient for most heavy equipment transports.
Heavy Equipment include:
Tractors, excavators, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders, forklift/telehandlers, and others.
Cost of running errands
$0.70/mi.
The average cost of hiring an errand service in Tampa is around $30 per hour. Depending on the type of service you need, when you need it and how far the driver travels, you can spend as little as $15 per hour or as much as $100.
Local Errands include:
Grocery and meal delivery, office supplies shopping, sending and receiving packages and moving services.
Cost to ship fragile items
$1.52/mi.
Transporting fragile items requires extra attention and care. The travel distance and mode and method of transport will determine the cost. CitizenShipper can connect you with qualified drivers who specialize in safely handling hard-to-ship items.
Special Care include:
Antiques, heirlooms, musical instruments, artwork, wine & spirits and other fragile items.
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Really appreciated the sheer AMOUNT of transporters on this site to choose from - they made the selection easy, and the communication a breeze.
Ali Flihan Preston
I really like CitizenShipper, they are amazing
I really like CitizenShipper because i can ship anything by them and its easy to use. I shipped my Jetski from Kansas to Iowa. I would use them again and again for anything i want to ship.
Nick Deleasio
Trusted pet transport
Whitney was amazing! Very friendly, she arrived promptly and provided updates & pictures along the way; we felt very comfortable knowing she took great care of our puppy! Beyond happy and I totally recommend her!
Charlene Carmel
Will be recommending CitizenShipper!
Love Citizenshipper! They do a fantastic job in weeding out great trustworthy drivers for your precious cargo. I have recommended them several times already. It's a very fast and efficient process. Thanks again!
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“Perfect job and communication for my old Harley Davidson Sportster! Thank you so much! See you next time.”
100+ completed shipments so far
Nico & Mica were amazing! They transported my silver lab puppy from MN to ME... They’re extremely on top of keeping you in the loop with the whereabouts in travel they are with your pup and very understanding when you ask lots of questions! I’d use them again in a heartbeat and I highly recommend them to anyone. Thanks again Nico & Mica ❤️
16+ completed shipments so far
Wow—this was a great experience! The word ‘care’ in the company name isn’t just a throw-in. It shows in how Shaun & the team help to make transporting a family member less stressful especially if you [like us] have never done this before. Special thanks to our driver, Larry. He’s caring, professional, flexible and someone we felt immediately comfortable with entrusting our daughter’s dog for a 3-day trip. Hard to see how you could do better than Bailey’s Best Care!
164+ completed shipments so far
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