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 5 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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Clearwater from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 153 km from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, 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 97 km and will cost you around $109. From Orlando, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 153 km.
Airlines serving Clearwater
Where to stay in Clearwater
Average rates range from around $448 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $450 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
Hiring a car in Clearwater
Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Clearwater is the Budget branch at 14700 Terminal Boulevard, which is 12 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Clearwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.68 and $26.23. 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 Economy car hire (Nissan March or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.