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Where to stay
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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 September
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater Beach in September
Estimated hotel price
$203
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 57m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $36 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 Advantage and America Car Rental, 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 57m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $36 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 Advantage and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Clearwater Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Clearwater Beach

KLM
Good (1,418 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,581 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,000 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,048 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,310 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,331 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater Beach

Average rates range from around $246 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,103 and up for a 5-star experience. 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, 2228 reviews)
$426+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1067 reviews)
$412+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2094 reviews)
$169+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1879 reviews)
$229+
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Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3069 reviews)
$156+
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Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1423 reviews)
$243+
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Renting a car in Clearwater Beach

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $15 per day, on average, or $31 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 94% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater Beach.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater Beach is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Renegade or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $15 per day, on average, or $31 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 94% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater Beach.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater Beach is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Renegade or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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