Clearwater Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Clearwater Beach has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Caretta on the Gulf at the Sandpearl Resort (500 Mandalay Avenue) and Rusty's Bistro @ Sheraton Sand Key (1160 Gulf Blvd) are great picks.
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater Beach. The train journey from Clearwater Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 45m trip.
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 Fox and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater Beach, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Busbud. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Clearwater Beach takes 201 km and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 418 km.
Average rates range from around $377 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $269 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater Beach is Standard (Dodge Journey or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.