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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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater Beach departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 36m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $47 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 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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater Beach departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 36m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from West Palm Beach, expect to pay about $47 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 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 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 $1,518 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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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1066 reviews)
$331+
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Opal Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2223 reviews)
$373+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2083 reviews)
$255+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1877 reviews)
$223+
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Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1425 reviews)
$283+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Clearwater Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3226 reviews)
$103+
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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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 70% 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 Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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