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 4 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 Badfins Food + Brew (215 S Gulfview Blvd) 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 8 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Clearwater from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 54m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 2h 45m trip.
Car
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Gainesville, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 155 miles and will cost you around C$ 102. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about C$ 69 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Clearwater
Where to stay in Clearwater
Average rates range from around C$ 371 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 361 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$ 35 per day, on average, or C$ 140 if you want to rent it for 4 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.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.
Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.43 and C$ 20.57. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Clearwater
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 46/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 46/day