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, Columbia Restaurant - SandKey (1241 Gulf Blvd) and Island Way Grill (20 Island Way) 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 September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 234
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

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 48m and costs around C$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about C$ 39 for a 5h 26m 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.

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

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Clearwater, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Clearwater to Fort Lauderdale takes 4h 48m and costs around C$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Miami, expect to pay about C$ 39 for a 5h 26m 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.

Airports near Clearwater

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
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Airlines serving Clearwater

KLM
Good (1,446 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,707 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,226 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,494 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,673 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,825 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around C$ 340 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 427 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Charthouse Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel and Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Clearwater, with prices from C$ 80 to C$ 1,440 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$ 584+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 441+
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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 615+
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Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg Clearwater
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 234+
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Pier House 60 Clearwater Beach Marina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 283+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 413+
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Renting a car in Clearwater

Renting a car in Clearwater costs C$ 36 per day, on average, or C$ 145 if you want to rent it for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay C$ 1.14 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$ 13.57 and C$ 18.09. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Clearwater, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Clearwater costs C$ 36 per day, on average, or C$ 145 if you want to rent it for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay C$ 1.14 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$ 13.57 and C$ 18.09. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Clearwater, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Clearwater

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 37/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 38/day

Compact
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