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Cheap car rentals in Clearwater

EconomyC$ 65/day
CompactC$ 63/day
IntermediateC$ 60/day
StandardC$ 70/day
Full-sizeC$ 56/day
Full-size SUVC$ 90/day
PremiumC$ 71/day
LuxuryC$ 71/day
ConvertibleC$ 100/day
Pick-up truckC$ 79/day
Standard SUVC$ 67/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 67/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Clearwater

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Clearwater for C$ 47 or less
  • Book your rental car in Clearwater at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini rental cars in Clearwater are around 56% cheaper than other car types, on average

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Clearwater car rental reviews and directory

Budget

8.1

Very good

146 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.9

3 locations in Clearwater

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Locations in Clearwater

14700 Terminal Boulevard

+1 727 524 3895

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30
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2085 Gulf To Bay Boulevard

+1 727 462 0306

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801 Cleveland Street

+1 727 442 7026

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
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Saturday08:00 - 23:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Sep. 2022

KAYAK
Rafael was excellent. Helped with the cars

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes and yes

Cons:

N/A

10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes, drop-off and pick-up was quick and easy.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Offered drop off at airport for very reasonable price!

Cons:

Returned at 12 to get help with something on car I did not know how to work, they closed at 12 instead of 2 as it stated on website. Some poor couple Was there to pick up their rental and could not

8.0 Very good

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Convenience

Cons:

Cleaner odor free car

10.0 Wonderful

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was accommodating

Cons:

Pick up was transferred from TPA to PEI without my knowledge or consent. We then had to pay $50 for an Uber to get us to where we could obtain the vehicle.

1 out of 24

Alamo

9.0

Wonderful

62 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.8

One location in Clearwater

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Locations in Clearwater

14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 844 806 3352

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very good

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was good, walk back to terminal was a bit much...

10.0 Wonderful

Jan. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly and made me feel welcome. Everything was quick and smooth, while also being sure I knew the details and options available to me.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to pick up easy to drop off

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Great experience

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

Nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Jul. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick check in amd check out

1 out of 10

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3

Very good

85 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

7.5

5 locations in Clearwater

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1200 Court St

+1 727 446 1125

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 833 789 0756

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59
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17335 Us Highway 19 N

+1 727 531 2747

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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2085 Gulf To Bay Blvd

+1 727 446 1125

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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24141 Us Highway 19 N

+1 727 796 3442

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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6.0 Okay

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

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

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease of drop off and pick up

6.4 Okay

Nov. 2020

KAYAK

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.

9.6 Wonderful

Dec. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

yes

9.6 Wonderful

Dec. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

They were vpvery busy but they did their best to expedite the drop off. It was the last day before a two-day New Year’s closing of the store so a lot of people were there

Cons:

Nothing, it was fine.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was awesome!

Cons:

Quick and easy!

1 out of 11

Avis

6.7

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.0

3 locations in Clearwater

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14700 Terminal Boulevard

+1 727 530 1407

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30
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2085 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard

+1 727 447 1295

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801 Cleveland Street

+1 727 442 4119

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
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2.0 Poor

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

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

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The prices were waaaaaay to high. Otherwise polite staff, efficient, knowledgeable and helpful

8.0 Very good

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes...good experience

Cons:

Daily rates were ridiculously high.

8.0 Very good

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly abd helpful

Cons:

Priced way too high.

8.8 Very good

Jun. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

I did not have to wait long to pick up my rental in Clearwater. The price was very good for a three day rental in a tourist area during peak season also.

Cons:

We had reserved a compact car, but when we got to the counter, the guy told me all they had was a pickup truck. It was nice and drove well, but was a little difficult to put our luggage in the back seat. We would not have had any room if we had a third or fourth person with us.

7.6 Good

Nov. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Attendant was very helpful.

Cons:

Set up was confusing due to traffic pattern and construction

1 out of 10

National

8.3

Very good

10 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

8.2

One location in Clearwater

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14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 844 806 3351

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

None

7.2 Good

May 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Cars were located far from terminal and had to take luggage on a long hike to locate them. Very lucky that it was good weather.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2021

KAYAK
The whole thing was a very pleasant experience.. Thanks

6.0 Okay

Jun. 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Poor information about car, how to operate, (where are various switches, controls, etc)... There should be an information sheet, car specific

10.0 Wonderful

Jun. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

Cheaper

2.0 Poor

Jun. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I didn't like anything about this experience!

Cons:

the entire experience could have been better!

1 out of 2

Hertz

7.7

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.7

2 locations in Clearwater

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14525 Airport Parkway

+1 727 723 8661

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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21154 Us Hwy 19

+1 727 723 8661

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Jan. 2022

KAYAK
I canceled this reservation 12 hours after making it and Hertz procedures for doing that were circular, frustrating and dishonest

10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2022

KAYAK
It was fast and easy

8.0 Very good

Aug. 2022

KAYAK
All good, no complaints.

2.0 Poor

Apr. 2022

KAYAK
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1 out of 2

Easirent

4.0

Mediocre

3 reviews
Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.3

Value for money

4.0

One location in Clearwater

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Sleep Inn Hotel, 3939 Ulmerton Rd

+1 727 371 8449

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2.0 Poor

Apr. 2023

KAYAK
The worst experience my family has ever had. Never sent a pickup shuttle to the airport for us. Then rented our car and two other family's cars to other people, then claimed they were out of cars. Left us stuck with no rental options close by. Then washed their hands of all of us and said better luck next time. DO NOT book through this company.

8.0 Very good

Mar. 2023

KAYAK
Car was clean and smoke free. Check-in is very slow.

2.0 Poor

Feb. 2023

KAYAK
I rented to have unlimited mileage. When i got to the rental desk, I was told that there was a 150 mile limit per day, and car could not be taken out of state. The rental agent said these terms were "in the fine print," he said the rental confirmation was not controlling, that I should have read the "fine print." This was deception. Very unhappy, in fact I'm researching who I can complain to in legal authority. Needless to say, I will never use Kayak again. You guys are cheats and liars.

1 out of 1

Economy Rent a Car

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One location in Clearwater

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4707 140Th Avenue North

+1 727 321 9599

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5.6 Fair

Nov. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The vehicle was fine.

Cons:

The customer service was terrible. I would avoid this company in the future.

2.0 Poor

Nov. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Perhaps the worst customer service ever. Tried some scam to force me to take out extra insurance.....

5.2 Fair

Oct. 2017

KAYAK

Cons:

Broken gas cap cover. Drivers seat belt broken, safety issue.

6.0 Okay

Aug. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

I like the van that they gave us. It was nice and clean.

Cons:

So, my flight was delayed and I tried calling to let them know that but the number that they gave me in the email was disconnected. I had to call priceline to get to them. When I called to let them know I will be late they just said to call them when I get to the airport. So when I arrived at the office there was no one in the front. I waited a while until they finally came out and then when I told her who I was and what I was renting the lady said that it would be good to let them know that I was going to be late and I told her I did call to let them know. Seem like they don't have any good communication. Also we had to gas up right away because the gas tank was full.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Speed, accuracy.

Cons:

n/a

6.4 Okay

Jun. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Economy stayed open late when my flight was delayed. Other car rental companies didn't.

Cons:

The radio was on mute. I couldn't figure out how to unmute. I called Economy and they couldn't help then. They said they would find out and call me back. They never called back.

1 out of 6

Exotic Luxury Rental

No score available yet

3 locations in Clearwater

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10 Pier 60

+1 813 444 8188

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14700 Terminal Pkwy #221, Clearwater, FL

+1 813 444 8188

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3118 Gulf to Bay Blvd #117

+1 813 444 8188

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NextCar

No score available yet

One location in Clearwater

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27365 Us 19n

+1 727 724 0444

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Sunnycars

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One location in Clearwater

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14640 46th Street North

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Thrifty

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from C$ 53/day

Locations in Clearwater

21154 Us Highway 19 North

+1 727 723 8661

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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378 travellers who rented a car in Clearwater gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.1

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Most popular agency

Thrifty

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

C$ 50/day

Good deal

C$ 47/day

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