Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 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

Clearwater in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 48m.

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$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 18 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 161 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about C$ 162 for a journey of 249 km.

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 48m.

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$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about C$ 18 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 161 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about C$ 162 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Clearwater

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Clearwater

Lufthansa
Good (7,070 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,340 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,877 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,795 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,726 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,450 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,227 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,570 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,358 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (347 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,022 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,866 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around C$ 416 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 421 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport and Safar Inn Clearwater. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Clearwater, with prices from C$ 110 to C$ 5,578 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Clearwater are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater

Most booked hotels in Clearwater

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Opal Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 606+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 527+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 680+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 449+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 456+
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Renting a car in Clearwater

Renting a car in Clearwater costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 273 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 12 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Tampa.

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$ 15.39 and C$ 20.51. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan March or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clearwater costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 273 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 12 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Tampa.

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$ 15.39 and C$ 20.51. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan March or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Clearwater

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 38/day

Economy

Full-size

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 38/day

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