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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Clearwater has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Clearwater
Activities
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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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clearwater in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 9.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Clearwater, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater 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 is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including RedCoach, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Clearwater 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
Where to stay in Clearwater
Average rates range from around $284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $273 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater
Most booked hotels in Clearwater
Renting a car in Clearwater
Renting a car in Clearwater costs $42 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 3 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 8 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Clearwater (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 is Standard (Nissan Murano or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Renegade or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Clearwater
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$19/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$20/day