Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Clearwater deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Clearwater

If you’re looking for affordable options, Backwater's on Sand Key (1261 Gulf Blvd) and Columbia Restaurant - SandKey (1241 Gulf Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Badfins Food + Brew (215 S Gulfview Blvd) and Salty's Island Bar & Grille (437 S Gulfview Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Clearwater.

When to visit Clearwater

Clearwater in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 661
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 661
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 19h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about AED 48 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 147. From Orlando, the ticket costs about AED 96 for a journey of 161 km.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 19h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about AED 48 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 147. From Orlando, the ticket costs about AED 96 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Clearwater

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Clearwater

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around AED 1,120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,092 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport and Safar Inn Clearwater. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Clearwater, with prices from AED 294 to AED 14,704 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Clearwater are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater

Most booked hotels in Clearwater

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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,646+
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Opal Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,626+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,368+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 511+
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Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,275+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,280+
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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 AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Clearwater, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Clearwater, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Clearwater

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget
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