Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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
$295
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in October
Estimated hotel price
$295
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clearwater in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 242 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Clearwater, with an average rainfall of 45 mm.

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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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Clearwater from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater to West Palm Beach takes 3h 56m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 153 km from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Clearwater, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Clearwater from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater to West Palm Beach takes 3h 56m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 153 km from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Clearwater

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Clearwater

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,711 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,040 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,165 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,156 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,701 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around $412 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $548 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 holiday rental options in Clearwater, with prices from $76 to $1,835 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Clearwater are about 4% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater

Most booked hotels in Clearwater

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Opal Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$745+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$470+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$745+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$520+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Clearwater Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$269+
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Hiring a car in Clearwater

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Clearwater is the Budget branch at 14700 Terminal Boulevard, which is 12 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.45 per litre in Clearwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.30 and $23.06. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Clearwater is the Budget branch at 14700 Terminal Boulevard, which is 12 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.45 per litre in Clearwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.30 and $23.06. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Clearwater

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget
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