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How far in advance should you book a rental car in Clearwater?
You should book your rental car in Clearwater around 79 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Clearwater?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Economy Rent a Car (C$ 24.45/day), Easirent (C$ 32.06/day), and Thrifty (C$ 32.07/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at Economy Rent a Car 4707 140Th Avenue North (12.5 km from city centre).
What is the best rental car company in Clearwater?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Clearwater are Budget (7.5, 58 reviews), Alamo (8.9, 17 reviews), and National (8.4, 5 reviews).
What is the most popular rental car in Clearwater?
Intermediate rentals (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Clearwater. Intermediate rentals in Clearwater cost C$ 60/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as C$ 53/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Clearwater?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Clearwater is September at an average cost of C$ 33/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in Clearwater when prices are C$ 66/day on average, which tends to be 106% above the yearly average rental price for Clearwater.
What rental car company in Clearwater has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 5 locations in Clearwater, more than any other rental company.
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Verified travelerAug 2024
Fast and easy at the Airport if you reserve online
Verified travelerOct 2023
Double check vehicle is in proper working condition before leaving the rental site.
DonaldAug 2023
Please put car in the number spot it’s suposed to go in ..it’s a little lot
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Clearwater
One of the significant advantages of car rentals in Clearwater, Florida, is the flexibility to arrive and leave at your destination when you want. Whether you are visiting one of the many beaches, the aquarium, or the botanical gardens, renting a car frees visitors to manage their schedule without worrying about public transportation. A valuable perk of having a rental car in Clearwater is the freedom to enjoy the Gulf Boulevard at your own pace. This beautiful drive goes down the coast and connects multiple beaches visitors can enjoy.
The primary airport for Clearwater is the St. Pete Clearwater International Airport (PIE). For those interested in Clearwater car rentals, the car rental kiosks are directly adjacent to the baggage claim. Many popular car rental companies are represented inside the car rental center, including Budget, Enterprise, Avis, and Hertz. All of the mentioned companies are located in the car rental center inside the airport terminal. Enterprise and Budget also have other locations in the city.
Clearwater is a charming town with beautiful coastal scenery. However, rush hour follows the typical model of being crowded from 7:30am to 9:30am and 3:30pm to 7:30pm, Monday through Friday. The roads that are most affected by traffic are the I-275 and Hillsborough Avenue. If you need to drive during the rush hour times, it would be best to avoid these roads if possible. Visitors should also expect heavy traffic congestion surrounding the coastal roads and beaches on the weekends and during some evenings. Keep this in mind if you are on a schedule or have a flight to catch.
Clearwater generally enjoys beautiful weather and excellent driving conditions. However, for those not used to visiting beaches, please be sure to avoid driving on sand. Most beaches will have designated parking. Driving in the sand can quickly get your rental car stuck if it does not have a four-wheel-drive. Also, Florida does experience heavy rains and storms during hurricane season. Travelers should be aware of potential storms and high winds in the months of June through November.
Driving cheap car rentals in Clearwater from St Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to downtown takes about 20 minutes and covers about 11 miles. Get on Roosevelt Boulevard and drive out of the airport grounds. Continue on the road for about five miles, then turn right onto Keene Road. After about three miles on Keene Road, make a left onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard, which changes to Court Street. You will enter downtown Clearwater after about a mile by turning right onto S Myrtle Avenue.
Enjoy the efficiency of cheap car rentals in Clearwater by exploring cities within and outside Florida. The popular Clearwater Beach is about 12 miles from the PIE airport via the FL-60 West. Driving Clearwater car rentals down to the beach takes about 30 minutes. Venture out to explore the enchanting setting on Weeki Wachee Springs, about 46 miles and around 1h 15min away. Drive around 40 minutes to Tampa, which has a plethora of attractions, including historical sites, museums, parks, and wildlife sanctuaries. Also, about 40 minutes away by car is Ybor City, a Cuban District with plenty to explore. Disney World is approximately 1h 40min from Clearwater, an ideal destination for day trips with family.
The main roads in Clearwater can help drivers get from Clearwater to several cities in the state. Interstate-275 connects Clearwater to northern Tampa. It runs to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge south of Tampa Bay and gives drivers access to Bradenton. State Road 60 runs east to west of Florida, connecting Clearwater to cities like Vero Beach. Cutting across the west coast of Florida is U.S. Route 19, which heads north and provides smooth travel to the state of Georgia.
25% of our users found rental cars in Clearwater for C$ 43 or less
Economy rental cars in Clearwater are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Clearwater
What type of car is recommended for driving in Clearwater?
Many travelers like to invest in a full-sized sedan when renting a car in Clearwater. The full-sized sedans provide a little more space and comfort during those long coastal drives. For larger families, a comfortable mini-van or smooth driving SUV are excellent options.
What’s the speed limit in Clearwater?
While driving through the city, expect the speed limit to be posted between 20 and 30mph. On the Interstate, cars may travel up to 70mph and 65mph on other highways. Outside of residential roads, unmarked roads in Florida generally have a speed limit of 55mph. Drivers should be vigilant in looking for marked speed limits in Clearwater to avoid a hefty fine. Speed cameras are installed on traffic lights on Chestnut Street, Belcher Road, and Fort Harrison Avenue.
Where are the best places to park in Clearwater?
Visitors of Clearwater should expect to pay for parking. The city is equipped with parking meters, and most of the beaches have paid parking garages. However, some limited free two-hour parking garages are surrounding certain popular areas, like Clearwater Beach and Madeira Beach. Those interested in Clearwater car rentals should prepare to have their wallets or purses at the beach though. Most parking lots charge roughly $3 for 5h.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Clearwater?
On average a rental car in Clearwater costs C$ 49 per day.
Which car rental companies are at Tampa airport (TPA)?
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Tampa airport (TPA)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tampa airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Alamo, Fox, Hertz, Payless and Advantage.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Clearwater?
A Standard car rental in Clearwater costs C$ 60 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Clearwater?
An Economy car rental in Clearwater costs C$ 44 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Clearwater?
In Clearwater, cars are most frequently rented at America Car Rental 5124 W Cypress St, Tampa. Fl (26 km from city centre ).
Are there any toll roads in Clearwater?
Yes. You will pay tolls on the Pinellas Bayway. The road connects the St Pete area to Fort De Soto Park. The eastbound Pinellas Bayway runs across Clearwater near Gulf Boulevard. If you’ll also visit St Petersburg, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge also requires tolls. The toll payments can either be cash or via Sun Pass transponder.
Are there car rentals in downtown Clearwater?
Browse cheap car rentals in Clearwater from the catalogs of downtown providers at the car rental center on Cleveland Street. Avis and Budget provide downtown rental services for travelers not accessing the city by plane. Cars 2 Rent is also along Park Street, while Enterprise is along Court Street, near downtown, increasing your provider options.
Pick up process was ridiculous. I'm not exaggerating--standing outside (not in any type of building or cover) for 56 minutes while they tried to figure out rentals for myself and 7 other customers. Ended up just giving me a size up, was not cleaned well, didn't have record of what fuel level was at, and staff spoke all of 3 words to me. I saw the poor reviews at this location and figured, how bad can it be? Yes I got my vehicle and it worked fine, but the entire pick up and drop off experience was horrible and I do not plan to rent from this brand at this airport again.
4.0 Mediocre
Dustin, Apr 2025
Economy
The lady at the front counter at pick up was horrible. She lied to me several times and tried to force me to upgrade cars, get a toll pass, and add insurance. I told her I did not need any of those things. She got very upset that I would not upgrade and slammed to contract down on the counter. She also told me I had to have a toll pass as the Florida Keys have tolls all through them. I told her they do not have any tolls as I have been down there many of times. She told me I was wrong and she will make sure I get find each day I drive without a toll pass. She was horrible and absolutely deserves to lose her job. Pickup was a horrible experience for me.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2025
Intermediate SUV
Good
8.0 Very good
Branton, Mar 2025
Intermediate
I don't like how Budget tries to sell or add "basic" or "premium" insurance to plans even after customers try to pick up cars. The reality is that many people's personal car insurance covers them and will likely be involved even if someone purchases your supplemental plans. Budget is misleading customers who don't know that they can decline more easily than they can and still be adequately covered.
Friendly and professional staff. Found a couple of used napkins left inside trunk area at pick up. Overall pleased with rental.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Compact SUV
The car needs brakes ... Customer service was excellent 👍💯
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Premium
Super fast and easy. Customer service was excellent and staff were very accommodating. will absolutely use Alamo again!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Compact SUV
Car was very nice. Only bad thing was that there was a mixup between the airline package and car rental and I had to pay for the whole car rental from you guys and then get my money back from Allegiant.
8.0 Very good
Scott, May 2021
Pros:
Drop off was good, walk back to terminal was a bit much...
Try putting some tires that aren't BALD on your cars. Super dangerous. And maybe not paying 550 bucks to rent a car for 4 days. What a waste
2.0 Poor
Joseph, Feb 2021
Pros:
Not much.
Cons:
They didn’t have the vehicle I reserved online. They forced me into a car I didn’t want because of my need for a vehicle.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2020
Pros:
Ease of drop off and pick up
6.4 Okay
JimandMichelle, Nov 2020
Cons:
Kiosk at the airport was unmanned and had to use Alamo for picking up the Enterprise reserved vehicle. The line was long and moved slowly and took about 30 minutes. Very disappointed with that portion of the process, otherwise was a fine experience.
Tried 3 times to rent via Kayak with Hertz……ikept getting notices that what you advertised vs what they showed via emil was twice the price ?.. then I got a cancellation notice ??? Bait and switch. Not good. Never again and I will tell everyone
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2022
I canceled this reservation 12 hours after making it and Hertz procedures for doing that were circular, frustrating and dishonest
Location was closed when I arrived for my pickup. Attendant was rude.
6.0 Okay
Mike, Jan 2024
Standard SUV
The rental was dirty. Under the stowaway seats was filthy. I didn’t know how to operate the key fob, didn’t know you had to touch the fob to the start button. No one on the lot to help. The vehicle had minor damage on the passenger side that should have noted. Had to go back to the desk to have it noted. The desk personnel were friendly and helpful.
2.0 Poor
Dusan, Apr 2021
Cons:
They could have a car I reserved, or since they didn't have it they could apologize and offer me some compensation
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Cons:
The prices were waaaaaay to high. Otherwise polite staff, efficient, knowledgeable and helpful
car was fine, the windows were very dirty inside and out. when i told the agent, he laughed and said but its nice car though, and continued to fix his plate for breakfast. agent also was very nosey, we were in Florida for a funeral not to have some car rental agent try to be my friend
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size
I paid for a car reservation months in advance. When I went to pick up the car, I was informed that my car was given to someone else because I did not pick it up in time. They also refused to give me a refund until I booked another car. There were no other cars available that day in the entire city at there location or elsewhere. I am asking for a refund for a car that I never got, and they are refusing! Scammers!!! Do not use this off brand company
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