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 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, 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
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.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 46m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 2h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 153 km from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Orlando, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 169 km and will cost you around C$ 33. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Clearwater
Where to stay in Clearwater
Average rates range from around C$ 397 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 360 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites St Pete - Clearwater International Airport and Clearwater Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater
Most booked hotels in Clearwater
Renting a car in Clearwater
Renting a car in Clearwater costs C$ 49 per day, on average, or C$ 245 if you want to rent it for 5 days. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 12 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Clearwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75. Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Clearwater, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Clearwater
Pick-up truck
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 48/day
Pick-up truck
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 48/day