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.
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 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 24m.
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 $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $9 for a 2h 45m trip.
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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
You can travel by bus to Clearwater Beach using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Clearwater Beach takes 125 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 260 miles.
Average rates range from around $346 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $263 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Clearwater Beach costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 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, 14% more expensive than at Tampa.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater Beach is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.