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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Clearwater Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clearwater Beach

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.

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When to visit Clearwater Beach

Clearwater Beach in July
Estimated package price
$117
2 travelers
Flight to Clearwater Beach
3 nights at hotel
Clearwater Beach in July
Estimated package price
$117
2 travelers
Flight to Clearwater Beach
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Clearwater Beach

Plane

When flying to Clearwater Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater Beach departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 54m.

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 West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 96 miles 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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater Beach departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 54m.

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 West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 96 miles 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,935 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,899 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,317 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,434 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,577 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,947 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,214 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater Beach

Average rates range from around $323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,051 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 (8.9, 2238 reviews)
$455+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2124 reviews)
$303+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1070 reviews)
$486+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1929 reviews)
$377+
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Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3070 reviews)
$240+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Clearwater Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3341 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Clearwater Beach

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $28 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater Beach.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $28 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater Beach.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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