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When to visit
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Where to stay
Renting a car

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. 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$209
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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater Beach departs from New Orleans and takes around 1h 30m.

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 $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $29 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 Advantage, 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 New Orleans and takes around 1h 30m.

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 $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $29 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 Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Clearwater Beach

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Clearwater Beach

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,212 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,904 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater Beach

Average rates range from around $325 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,105 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, 2239 reviews)
$487+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1070 reviews)
$497+
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Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 398 reviews)
$180+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2115 reviews)
$342+
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Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3070 reviews)
$263+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1883 reviews)
$365+
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Renting a car in Clearwater Beach

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $17 per day, on average, or $51 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater Beach.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $17 per day, on average, or $51 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater Beach.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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