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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$198
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 Philadelphia and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 48m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $24 for a 5h 26m 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 Philadelphia and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater Beach to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 48m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about $24 for a 5h 26m 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 (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater Beach

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, 2233 reviews)
$369+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2097 reviews)
$154+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1068 reviews)
$372+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1882 reviews)
$205+
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Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3066 reviews)
$145+
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Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1424 reviews)
$196+
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Renting a car in Clearwater Beach

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $8 per day, on average, or $16 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 322% 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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $8 per day, on average, or $16 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 322% 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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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