The average price of a 7-day trip to Clearwater Beach is $1,606 for a solo traveler, $2,884 for a couple, and $5,407 for a family of 4. Clearwater Beach hotels range from $86 to $394 per night with an average of $154, while most vacation rentals will cost $240 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to St Pete Clearwater International Airport (PIE) are between $170 and $395 per person for economy flights and $533 to $1,240 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $73 to $134 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Clearwater Beach, FL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to PIE and stay in a Clearwater Beach hotel:
- January 1st to February 4th
- July 23rd to September 30th
- October 22nd to November 4th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Clearwater Beach is usually mid August.
Average Clearwater Beach Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Clearwater Beach for a week is $1,359-$2,390($194-$341 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $73 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $152 to $348 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $170 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $150 to $184 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Clearwater Beach for a week is $2,058-$3,770($294-$539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $146 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $304 to $696 for economy
Lodging: $116 to $170 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $150 to $184 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Clearwater Beach for a week is $4,002-$7,184($572-$1,026 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $292 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $232 to $340 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $225 to $258 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Clearwater Beach
How cheap can you make a vacation to Clearwater Beach? The cheapest trip to Clearwater Beach is about $117 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $73.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Clearwater Beach for a week is $821-$1,643($117-$235 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $152 to $348 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Clearwater Beach for a week is $1,204-$2,446($172-$349 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $304 to $696 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Clearwater Beach for a week is $2,408-$4,472($344-$639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,392 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $172 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Clearwater Beach cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Clearwater Beach Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Clearwater Beach.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Clearwater Beach for a week is $2,930-$9,235($419-$1,319 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $153 to $241 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $407 to $828 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $394 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Clearwater Beach for a week is $4,408-$11,750($630-$1,679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $306 to $482 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $814 to $1,656 for first class
Lodging: $242 to $394 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,120 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Clearwater Beach for a week is $8,816-$19,468($1,259-$2,781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $612 to $964 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,628 to $3,312 for first class
Lodging: $484 to $788 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $1,568 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Clearwater Beach Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Clearwater Beach is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Clearwater Beach due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Clearwater Beach Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Clearwater Beach hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Clearwater Beach.
Flight Costs to Clearwater Beach
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $395 average in late December to a low of $170 in mid August. Median flight price is $209. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Clearwater Beach our data includes 75 originating airports, and 13 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Clearwater Beach from an airport like Ogdensburg International (OGS) in Ogdensburg, NY (the United States) for an average $372 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tri Cities (TRI) in Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN (the United States) at an average of just $133.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Clearwater Beach, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $224, so you can easily save about 132% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Clearwater Beach can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $982 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.