Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Clearwater travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clearwater

With a population of 107,685, Clearwater is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Clearwater has to offer.

Where to Eat in Clearwater

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bascom's Chop House (3665 Ulmerton Rd) and Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Clearwater (28775 US Hwy 19 N) are great picks.

When to visit Clearwater

Clearwater in September
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in September
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clearwater in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 9.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Clearwater, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Clearwater

Plane

When flying to Clearwater, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater departs from New Orleans and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater 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 $60 for a 3h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Clearwater, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater departs from New Orleans and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater 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 $60 for a 3h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Clearwater

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Clearwater

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,794 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $341 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Charthouse Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel and Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Clearwater, with prices from $19 to $857 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Clearwater are about 73% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Clearwater by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater

Most booked hotels in Clearwater

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Opal Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2239 reviews)
$523+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1070 reviews)
$501+
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Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3073 reviews)
$261+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1884 reviews)
$382+
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The Hiatus Clearwater Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 134 reviews)
$361+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Clearwater Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3279 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in Clearwater

Renting a car in Clearwater costs $26 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Clearwater is the Budget branch at 14700 Terminal Boulevard, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Clearwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clearwater costs $26 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Clearwater is the Budget branch at 14700 Terminal Boulevard, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 39% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Clearwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Clearwater

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$27/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact SUV
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