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, Backwater's on Sand Key (1261 Gulf Blvd) and Columbia Restaurant - SandKey (1241 Gulf Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Badfins Food + Brew (215 S Gulfview Blvd) and Salty's Island Bar & Grille (437 S Gulfview Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Clearwater.

When to visit Clearwater

Clearwater in September
Estimated hotel price
$303
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in September
Estimated hotel price
$303
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 18h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $40 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 Blue Auto Trading and Sixt, 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 18h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $40 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 Blue Auto Trading and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Clearwater

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
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Airlines serving Clearwater

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around $440 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $475 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 holiday rental options in Clearwater, with prices from $117 to $6,595 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Clearwater are about 8% 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)
$655+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$528+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$612+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$483+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$498+
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Hiring a car in Clearwater

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National 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 $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Standard (Nissan Murano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National 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 $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Standard (Nissan Murano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Clearwater

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$86/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$87/day

Compact
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