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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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, 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, 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 September
Estimated hotel price
$311
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in September
Estimated hotel price
$311
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 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Clearwater from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 39h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 100 miles and will cost you around $54. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $197 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Clearwater, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Clearwater from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 39h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 100 miles and will cost you around $54. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $197 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Clearwater

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Clearwater

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,050 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around $507 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $514 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 $134 to $6,803 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Clearwater are about 4% more expensive 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)
$739+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$642+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$829+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$548+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$556+
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Hiring a car in Clearwater

Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 8 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 8 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.02. 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 Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 16% 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

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