What is the best car hire company in Clearwater?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Clearwater is Budget (7.5, 93 reviews). Search car hire on KAYAK

How much is the price of fuel in Clearwater?

The average price of fuel in Clearwater is AED 12.50 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 150 and AED 200, depending on the car size. Search car hire on KAYAK

What is the most popular car hire in Clearwater?

Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Clearwater. Search car hire on KAYAK

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How much does a Compact car hire cost in Clearwater?

A Compact car hire in Clearwater costs AED 108 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Clearwater?

An Intermediate car hire in Clearwater costs AED 108 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

How much does a Standard car hire cost in Clearwater?

A Standard car hire in Clearwater costs AED 152 per day, on average. Search car hire on KAYAK

What type of car is recommended for driving in Clearwater?

Many travelers like to invest in a full-sized sedan when renting a car in Clearwater. The full-sized sedans provide a little more space and comfort during those long coastal drives. For larger families, a comfortable mini-van or smooth driving SUV are excellent options. Search car hire on KAYAK

What’s the speed limit in Clearwater?

While driving through the city, expect the speed limit to be posted between 20 and 30mph. On the Interstate, cars may travel up to 70mph and 65mph on other highways. Outside of residential roads, unmarked roads in Florida generally have a speed limit of 55mph. Drivers should be vigilant in looking for marked speed limits in Clearwater to avoid a hefty fine. Speed cameras are installed on traffic lights on Chestnut Street, Belcher Road, and Fort Harrison Avenue. Search car hire on KAYAK

Where are the best places to park in Clearwater?

Visitors of Clearwater should expect to pay for parking. The city is equipped with parking meters, and most of the beaches have paid parking garages. However, some limited free two-hour parking garages are surrounding certain popular areas, like Clearwater Beach and Madeira Beach. Those interested in Clearwater car rentals should prepare to have their wallets or purses at the beach though. Most parking lots charge roughly $3 for 5h. Search car hire on KAYAK

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Verified travelerAug 2024

Fast and easy at the Airport if you reserve online

Verified travelerMay 2024

The process of renting and returning the car to the Clearwater airport could not have been easier. Highly efficient.

Verified travelerOct 2023

Double check vehicle is in proper working condition before leaving the rental site.

DonaldAug 2023

Please put car in the number spot it’s suposed to go in ..it’s a little lot

One of the significant advantages of car rentals in Clearwater, Florida, is the flexibility to arrive and leave at your destination when you want. Whether you are visiting one of the many beaches, the aquarium, or the botanical gardens, renting a car frees visitors to manage their schedule without worrying about public transportation. A valuable perk of having a rental car in Clearwater is the freedom to enjoy the Gulf Boulevard at your own pace. This beautiful drive goes down the coast and connects multiple beaches visitors can enjoy.
The primary airport for Clearwater is the St. Pete Clearwater International Airport (PIE). For those interested in Clearwater car rentals, the car rental kiosks are directly adjacent to the baggage claim. Many popular car rental companies are represented inside the car rental center, including Budget, Enterprise, Avis, and Hertz. All of the mentioned companies are located in the car rental center inside the airport terminal. Enterprise and Budget also have other locations in the city.
Clearwater is a charming town with beautiful coastal scenery. However, rush hour follows the typical model of being crowded from 7:30am to 9:30am and 3:30pm to 7:30pm, Monday through Friday. The roads that are most affected by traffic are the I-275 and Hillsborough Avenue. If you need to drive during the rush hour times, it would be best to avoid these roads if possible. Visitors should also expect heavy traffic congestion surrounding the coastal roads and beaches on the weekends and during some evenings. Keep this in mind if you are on a schedule or have a flight to catch.
Clearwater generally enjoys beautiful weather and excellent driving conditions. However, for those not used to visiting beaches, please be sure to avoid driving on sand. Most beaches will have designated parking. Driving in the sand can quickly get your rental car stuck if it does not have a four-wheel-drive. Also, Florida does experience heavy rains and storms during hurricane season. Travelers should be aware of potential storms and high winds in the months of June through November.
Book your rental car in Clearwater at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Premium rental cars in Clearwater are around 69% cheaper than other car types, on average

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What type of car is recommended for driving in Clearwater?
Many travelers like to invest in a full-sized sedan when renting a car in Clearwater. The full-sized sedans provide a little more space and comfort during those long coastal drives. For larger families, a comfortable mini-van or smooth driving SUV are excellent options.
What’s the speed limit in Clearwater?
While driving through the city, expect the speed limit to be posted between 20 and 30mph. On the Interstate, cars may travel up to 70mph and 65mph on other highways. Outside of residential roads, unmarked roads in Florida generally have a speed limit of 55mph. Drivers should be vigilant in looking for marked speed limits in Clearwater to avoid a hefty fine. Speed cameras are installed on traffic lights on Chestnut Street, Belcher Road, and Fort Harrison Avenue.
Where are the best places to park in Clearwater?
Visitors of Clearwater should expect to pay for parking. The city is equipped with parking meters, and most of the beaches have paid parking garages. However, some limited free two-hour parking garages are surrounding certain popular areas, like Clearwater Beach and Madeira Beach. Those interested in Clearwater car rentals should prepare to have their wallets or purses at the beach though. Most parking lots charge roughly $3 for 5h.
What is the best car hire company in Clearwater?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Clearwater is Budget (7.5, 93 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Clearwater?
The average price of fuel in Clearwater is AED 12.50 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 150 and AED 200, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Clearwater?
Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Clearwater.
How can I find car hires near me in Clearwater?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Clearwater?
A Compact car hire in Clearwater costs AED 108 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Clearwater?
An Intermediate car hire in Clearwater costs AED 108 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Clearwater?
A Standard car hire in Clearwater costs AED 152 per day, on average.

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Budget

7.5

Good

Read 58 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.4

3 locations in Clearwater

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Locations in Clearwater

14700 Terminal Boulevard

+1 727 524 3895

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:30
Thursday	08:00 - 23:30
Friday	08:00 - 23:30
Saturday	08:00 - 23:30
Sunday	08:00 - 23:30

2085 Gulf To Bay Boulevard

+1 727 462 0306

Opening times not available

801 Cleveland Street

+1 727 442 7026

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:30
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4.0 Mediocre

Dustin, Apr 2025

Economy

The lady at the front counter at pick up was horrible. She lied to me several times and tried to force me to upgrade cars, get a toll pass, and add insurance. I told her I did not need any of those things. She got very upset that I would not upgrade and slammed to contract down on the counter. She also told me I had to have a toll pass as the Florida Keys have tolls all through them. I told her they do not have any tolls as I have been down there many of times. She told me I was wrong and she will make sure I get find each day I drive without a toll pass. She was horrible and absolutely deserves to lose her job. Pickup was a horrible experience for me.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

Good

8.0 Very Good

Branton, Mar 2025

Intermediate

I don't like how Budget tries to sell or add "basic" or "premium" insurance to plans even after customers try to pick up cars. The reality is that many people's personal car insurance covers them and will likely be involved even if someone purchases your supplemental plans. Budget is misleading customers who don't know that they can decline more easily than they can and still be adequately covered.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Pick-up truck

It was a good experience.

2.0 Poor

Corrine, Dec 2024

THEY DID NOT HAVE A CAR. I WENT AWAY WITH NO RENTAL.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Pick-up truck

When booking the reservation, the rep on the phone said that the airport location had both covered bed and non covered bed pickup trucks. I made sure the rep put the notation on the booking that I needed a covered pickup truck. The budget employee at the counter said that none of their pickup trucks were covered. I had to pay extra for an SUV due to the misinformation. Not thrilled with the overall process.

Alamo

9.0

Wonderful

Read 18 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.4

One location in Clearwater

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Locations in Clearwater

14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 844 806 3352

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Convertible

Liked the Mustang rental.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

People carrier

Friendly and professional staff. Found a couple of used napkins left inside trunk area at pick up. Overall pleased with rental.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Compact SUV

The car needs brakes ... Customer service was excellent 👍💯

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Premium

Super fast and easy. Customer service was excellent and staff were very accommodating. will absolutely use Alamo again!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Compact SUV

Car was very nice. Only bad thing was that there was a mixup between the airline package and car rental and I had to pay for the whole car rental from you guys and then get my money back from Allegiant.

8.0 Very Good

Scott, May 2021

Pros:

Drop off was good, walk back to terminal was a bit much...

National

8.4

Very Good

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.2

One location in Clearwater

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14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 844 806 3351

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3

Very Good

Read 12 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.3

5 locations in Clearwater

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1200 Court St

+1 727 446 1125

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
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14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 833 789 0756

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
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17335 Us Highway 19 N

+1 727 531 2747

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2085 Gulf To Bay Blvd

+1 727 446 1125

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
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24141 Us Highway 19 N

+1 727 796 3442

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Mark, Jun 2024

Premium SUV

No problems at all

6.0 Okay

Mary, Mar 2021

Cons:

Try putting some tires that aren't BALD on your cars. Super dangerous. And maybe not paying 550 bucks to rent a car for 4 days. What a waste

2.0 Poor

Joseph, Feb 2021

Pros:

Not much.

Cons:

They didn’t have the vehicle I reserved online. They forced me into a car I didn’t want because of my need for a vehicle.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

Pros:

Ease of drop off and pick up

6.4 Okay

JimandMichelle, Nov 2020

Cons:

Kiosk at the airport was unmanned and had to use Alamo for picking up the Enterprise reserved vehicle. The line was long and moved slowly and took about 30 minutes. Very disappointed with that portion of the process, otherwise was a fine experience.

Avis

6.1

Okay

Read 17 reviews

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

5.7

3 locations in Clearwater

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Locations in Clearwater

14700 Terminal Boulevard

+1 727 530 1407

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:30
Thursday	08:00 - 23:30
Friday	08:00 - 23:30
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2085 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard

+1 727 447 1295

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801 Cleveland Street

+1 727 442 4119

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Standard SUV

Location was closed when I arrived for my pickup. Attendant was rude.

6.0 Okay

Mike, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

The rental was dirty. Under the stowaway seats was filthy. I didn’t know how to operate the key fob, didn’t know you had to touch the fob to the start button. No one on the lot to help. The vehicle had minor damage on the passenger side that should have noted. Had to go back to the desk to have it noted. The desk personnel were friendly and helpful.

2.0 Poor

Dusan, Apr 2021

Cons:

They could have a car I reserved, or since they didn't have it they could apologize and offer me some compensation

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Cons:

The prices were waaaaaay to high. Otherwise polite staff, efficient, knowledgeable and helpful

8.0 Very Good

mary, Mar 2021

Pros:

Yes...good experience

Cons:

Daily rates were ridiculously high.

8.0 Very Good

Julie, Mar 2021

Pros:

Staff was very friendly abd helpful

Cons:

Priced way too high.

Hertz

6.1

Okay

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Clearwater

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14525 Airport Parkway

+1 727 723 8661

Monday	08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:30
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21154 Us Hwy 19

+1 727 723 8661

Monday	09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

Tried 3 times to rent via Kayak with Hertz……ikept getting notices that what you advertised vs what they showed via emil was twice the price ?.. then I got a cancellation notice ??? Bait and switch. Not good. Never again and I will tell everyone

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jan 2022

I canceled this reservation 12 hours after making it and Hertz procedures for doing that were circular, frustrating and dishonest

Easirent

4.2

Mediocre

Read 9 reviews

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.3

Value for money

4.6

One location in Clearwater

Locations in Clearwater

Sleep Inn Hotel, 3939 Ulmerton Rd

+1 727 371 8449

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

car was fine, the windows were very dirty inside and out. when i told the agent, he laughed and said but its nice car though, and continued to fix his plate for breakfast. agent also was very nosey, we were in Florida for a funeral not to have some car rental agent try to be my friend

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

I paid for a car reservation months in advance. When I went to pick up the car, I was informed that my car was given to someone else because I did not pick it up in time. They also refused to give me a refund until I booked another car. There were no other cars available that day in the entire city at there location or elsewhere. I am asking for a refund for a car that I never got, and they are refusing! Scammers!!! Do not use this off brand company

Thrifty

2.0

Poor

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Clearwater

Locations in Clearwater

21154 Us Highway 19 North

+1 727 723 8661

Monday	07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 17:00
Thursday	07:30 - 17:00
Friday	07:30 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

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Dollar

5.7

Fair

One location in Clearwater

Locations in Clearwater

21154 Us Hwy 19

+1 727 723 8661

Monday	07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 17:00
Thursday	07:30 - 17:00
Friday	07:30 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

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Economy Rent a Car

5.6

Fair

One location in Clearwater

Locations in Clearwater

4707 140Th Avenue North

+1 727 321 9599

Opening times not available

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NextCar

4.2

Mediocre

One location in Clearwater

Locations in Clearwater

27365 Us 19n

+1 727 724 0444

Opening times not available

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Exotic Luxury Rental

No score available yet

3 locations in Clearwater

Locations in Clearwater

10 Pier 60

+1 813 444 8188

Opening times not available

14700 Terminal Pkwy #221, Clearwater, FL

+1 813 444 8188

Opening times not available

3118 Gulf to Bay Blvd #117

+1 813 444 8188

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Clearwater

Locations in Clearwater

14700 Terminal Blvd

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