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Clearwater Beach travel guide

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Clearwater Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Clearwater Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Clearwater Beach

Plane

When flying to Clearwater Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater Beach departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 155 km from Clearwater Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Clearwater Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater Beach departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 155 km from Clearwater Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Clearwater Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Clearwater Beach

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,188 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Clearwater Beach and Pelican Pointe Clearwater Beach Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater Beach

Most booked hotels in Clearwater Beach

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Opal Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2238 reviews)
$429+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2112 reviews)
$318+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1072 reviews)
$429+
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Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 399 reviews)
$174+
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Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3067 reviews)
$206+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1883 reviews)
$289+
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Renting a car in Clearwater Beach

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $40 per day, on average, or $80 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Clearwater Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Clearwater Beach, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $40 per day, on average, or $80 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Tampa.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Clearwater Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Clearwater Beach, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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