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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Clearwater has to offer.

Where to Eat in Clearwater

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shephard's Ocean Flame Interactive (619 S. Gulfview Blvd.) and Cafe Ponte - Clearwater (13505 Icot Blvd. Suite 214) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Sekushi At The Plaza (100 Indian Rocks Rd N #9) and The Deep End (691 S Gulfview Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Clearwater.

Most popular restaurants in Clearwater

Spanish
Wonderful (800 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (515 reviews)
American
Very good (252 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (214 reviews)
American
Very good (195 reviews)
Asian
Wonderful (170 reviews)
Spanish
Wonderful (800 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (515 reviews)
American
Very good (252 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (214 reviews)
American
Very good (195 reviews)
Asian
Wonderful (170 reviews)

When to visit Clearwater

Clearwater in November
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in November
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater.

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 Value Car Rental and Easirent, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 60 miles and will cost you around $22. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 110 miles.

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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater.

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 Value Car Rental and Easirent, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 60 miles and will cost you around $22. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Clearwater

Airlines serving Clearwater

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (447 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,695 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,663 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around $256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater

Most booked hotels in Clearwater

Opal Sands Resort
Excellent (9, 1358 reviews)
$485+
Sandpearl Resort
Excellent (9, 522 reviews)
$442+
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Excellent (8.9, 2076 reviews)
$275+
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
Excellent (8.8, 1262 reviews)
$294+
Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key
Excellent (8.8, 1161 reviews)
$240+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater
Excellent (8.6, 347 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Clearwater

Renting a car in Clearwater costs $40 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 5 days. Alamo, National 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clearwater costs $40 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 5 days. Alamo, National 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.