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, Cafe Ponte - Clearwater (13505 Icot Blvd. Suite 214) and Backwater's on Sand Key (1261 Gulf Blvd) are great picks.
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 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Clearwater from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about £9 for a 2h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including RedCoach, FlixBus and Busbud. From Orlando, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 100 miles and will cost you around £10. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about £48 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Clearwater
Where to stay in Clearwater
Average rates range from around £232 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £210 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Clearwater Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites Clearwater/St. Petersburg-Ulmerton Road.
Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater
Most booked hotels in Clearwater
Hiring a car in Clearwater
Hiring a car in Clearwater costs £52 per day, on average, or £209 if you want to hire 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 hire a car in Clearwater is the Budget branch at 14700 Terminal Boulevard, which is 8 miles from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay £0.84 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 £9.97 and £13.29. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.