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, 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

Clearwater in October
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in October
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 $29 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 Advantage, 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 $29 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 Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Clearwater

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
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Airlines serving Clearwater

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,212 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,904 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around $251 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 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 $8 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 70% 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)
$487+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1070 reviews)
$497+
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Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 398 reviews)
$180+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2115 reviews)
$342+
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Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3070 reviews)
$263+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1883 reviews)
$365+
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Renting a car in Clearwater

Renting a car in Clearwater costs $19 per day, on average, or $77 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 54% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clearwater costs $19 per day, on average, or $77 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 54% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Clearwater

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Compact SUV

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Compact
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