Clearwater Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Clearwater Beach has to offer.
Where to Eat in Clearwater Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Caretta on the Gulf at the Sandpearl Resort (500 Mandalay Avenue) and Rusty's Bistro @ Sheraton Sand Key (1160 Gulf Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Clearwater Beach
How to Get to Clearwater Beach
Plane
When flying to Clearwater Beach, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater Beach. The train journey from Clearwater Beach to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Clearwater Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 96 miles from Clearwater Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater Beach, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Clearwater Beach takes 60 miles and will cost you around $58. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Clearwater Beach
Where to stay in Clearwater Beach
Average rates range from around $343 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pelican Pointe Hotel and Coconut Cove All-Suite Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater Beach
Most booked hotels in Clearwater Beach
Renting a car in Clearwater Beach
Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Clearwater Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater Beach is Standard (Dodge Journey or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Class Premium Car or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.