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.
Activities & attractions in Clearwater
Activities
Tours
Other activities
Where to Eat in Clearwater
If you’re looking for affordable options, Columbia Restaurant - SandKey (1241 Gulf Blvd) and Island Way Grill (20 Island Way) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Deep End (691 S Gulfview Blvd) and Sekushi At The Plaza (100 Indian Rocks Rd N #9) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Clearwater.
When to visit Clearwater
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″.
How to Get to Clearwater
Plane
When flying to Clearwater, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 24m.
Car
Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 153 km from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Airlines serving Clearwater
Where to stay in Clearwater
Average rates range from around $210 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport and Safar Inn Clearwater. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Clearwater, with prices from $19 to $976 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Clearwater are about 58% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater
Most booked hotels in Clearwater
Renting a car in Clearwater
Renting a car in Clearwater costs $22 per day, on average, or $87 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 12 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Clearwater
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$25/day
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$29/day