Ford Explorer

- 5 doors
- Automatic transmission
- 5 seats
- 5 large suitcases
- 2 small suitcases
- Full to Full
- Air conditioning
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Rearview camera
- Bluetooth
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With seven seats and three large cases' worth of trunk space, the Ford Explorer provides what larger families need from a Tampa Airport car rental. The five-door SUV handles Tampa Bay's causeway crossings, beach approach roads, and longer runs to Sarasota without difficulty. Families and small groups looking for a practical, capable base vehicle will find the Explorer well-matched to the region's varied driving.
Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium on Channelside Drive covers Florida wetlands, coral reefs, and open ocean across its exhibit spaces. It houses over 20,000 aquatic plants and animals and is designed to sustain a full day's visit for families with children of any age. The Explorer's seven seats keep the whole group together from airport to entrance, without needing a second vehicle.
Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto Park at the southern tip of Pinellas County is one of the more complete family day-trip destinations in the Tampa Bay area. Two beaches, a Spanish-American War fort, and kayak launch points are spread across five connected islands reached via the Pinellas Bayway. The Explorer's large trunk fits beach chairs, coolers, and water sports equipment for the whole group in a single load.
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach is a Gulf-facing barrier island with white sand that stays broad and accessible along its full developed length. The beach draws both families and couples, and the causeway crossing from the mainland gives an early sense of separation from the city. The Explorer covers the drive to Clearwater with ease, and the trunk fits the full complement of beach gear for seven.
The road south from Tampa to Sarasota thins from urban highway to a coastal approach as the Gulf becomes visible to the west. The John Ringling Causeway is a good destination in itself, crossing the bay with open water before landing on Lido Key. The Explorer is relaxed and easy to manage on the full run, and the seven-seat layout means the whole family takes in the views.
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