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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Ponte - Clearwater (13505 Icot Blvd. Suite 214) and Backwater's on Sand Key (1261 Gulf Blvd) are great picks.
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.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 47m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. 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.
Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Busbud. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 60 miles and will cost you around C$ 40. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 125 miles.
Average rates range from around C$ 398 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 358 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.
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 8 miles from the downtown.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Tampa.
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$ 17.11 and C$ 22.81. 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.
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 36/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 39/day