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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Clearwater to see all of its attractions.
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.
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.
When flying to Clearwater, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 13 km from the city centre.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around S$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about S$ 15 for a 2h 45m trip.
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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including RedCoach, FlixBus and StarLine Coach. From Sarasota, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 97 km and will cost you around S$ 40. From Orlando, the ticket costs about S$ 34 for a journey of 169 km.
Average rates range from around S$ 397 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 356 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.
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 S$ 1.42 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 S$ 17.03 and S$ 22.70. The most frequently booked car type in Clearwater is Compact (Jeep Liberty or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.