Car Rental - Clearwater

 

Rent a car in Clearwater, Florida, to experience some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Extensive outdoor activities and an expansive marina along a beachfront packed with restaurants, shops, and attractions await when you get a rental car in Clearwater.

The region is renowned for its stunning coastline, with the vibrant Pier 60 as one of the main highlights in this highly rated area for both leisure and business travel. Take a day trip to the theme parks in Orlando, which are just 90 miles away, or take a drive down Highway 60 in your Clearwater rental car to Tampa to visit the Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa, and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, all less than an hour away.

We offer a wide selection of vehicles to get you out and about on your Clearwater trip, including family sedans and spacious SUVs.

Reserve your Clearwater car rental online with Hertz today and experience the stunning Gulf Coast.

Clearwater Locations

A Quick Guide to Clearwater

Little Toot Dolphin Adventure

Little Toot Dolphin Adventure

25 Causeway Boulevard #16, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

One of the biggest draws in Clearwater is the likelihood of spotting dolphins. The Little Toot Dolphin Adventure provides amazing opportunities for up close and personal encounters with schools of dolphins off the Clearwater coast. The shape of the boat creates a wake that is irresistible to dolphins – so much so that, on the off-chance you don’t encounter any, they will give you a free pass to try again!

Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens

10165 McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Thrill-seekers will not want to miss Busch Gardens, just 40 minutes away from Clearwater in Tampa. Experience the excitement of the world’s first dive rollercoaster, see more than 200 species. Take an animal encounter tour or ride the Falcon’s Fury – a 335-foot freestanding drop tower.

Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise

Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise

25 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Park up your Clearwater car rental and hop aboard the Pirate’s Ransom to enjoy some of the best sightseeing opportunities in the area. There are also several onboard games and activities to keep the kids entertained.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach & Spa

301 South Gulfview Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767

If you like to be in the heart of the action, then the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach & Spa is the hotel for you. Steps away from the legendary Pier 60, the Hyatt offers breath-taking views from the eighth-floor pool deck, as well as an on-site seafood grill and room service for those that prefer to dine on their private balcony. Parking is available at a fee of $36 per night for your Clearwater car rental.

Sandpearl Resort

500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767

The award-winning Sandpearl Resort is located a little further down the beach, ideal for those who prefer quiet evenings. This contemporary four-star mega-hotel is the epitome of luxury, where you can enjoy a personalized pampering session in the spa, relax by the lagoon-style pool, or book one of many recreational activities including beach volleyball and parasailing. Valet parking is available for your Clearwater rental car at a nightly fee of $40 plus tax per vehicle.

Camelot Beach Suites

603 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767

Camelot Beach Suites are a home away from home, with award-winning art deco suites, each of which has its own unique character. All suites come with a fully equipped kitchenette, dining area, terrace, and barbecue facilities, ideal for cozy family nights in yet just a few minutes’ walk from Pier 60. Park your Clearwater rental car here for free.

Calypso Queen

Slip #18, 25 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767

For an unforgettable dining experience, book the all-you-can-eat buffet aboard the Calypso Queen. Gorge yourselves on Florida fruits and a variety of ever-changing seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes, while sailing along the coast enjoying the view and spotting wildlife such as snowy egrets and pelicans.

Caretta on the Gulf

1738, 500 Mandalay Avenue #100, Clearwater, FL 33767

Foodies will want to try the fine dining options at Caretta on the Gulf, Clearwater’s only AAA Four-Diamond restaurant. Light lunch options include wonton tuna tacos with spicy tuna, avocado, micro cilantro and cucumber, while the evening menu features a variety of steaks cooked to your liking. Take advantage of the complimentary valet parking for your Hertz Clearwater car rental.

Crabby’s Dockside

37 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767

Crabby’s Dockside is a Clearwater institution, serving up fresh seafood, sandwiches, and combo platters to eat in or take out. They even have a drive-through for those that have already found the ideal picnic location.  

Driving In and Around Clearwater

  • Pier 60 (33767) has parking lots right in the heart of the city, with plentiful spaces for your Clearwater car rental and payment options including cash, card, and smartphone.
  • North Beach Parking Plaza (33767) has more than 400 spaces available for your car rental and is close to Clearwater Beach and many of the resort’s most popular restaurants.
  • On-street parking There are over 400 spaces near Clearwater Beach, with varying rates and times – check the meter for time limits before leaving your rental car.

 

  • Gulf-to-Bay-Boulevard (H-60) connects Clearwater Beach to Tampa, with multiple restaurants and shopping districts along the way.
  • Interstate 75 (I-75) starts near Miami and runs to Michigan, passing through Clearwater, Venice, and Gainesville before ending in Georgia.
  • Interstate 4 (I-4) can be joined directly from Highway 60 and will take you straight to Orlando.

 

How to Get From Clearwater to West Palm Beach

It takes under four hours to drive the 229 miles from Clearwater to West Palm Beach in your rental car.

  1. Head to Tampa on the FL-60 / State Road 60.
  2. Take Interstate 4 east to reach Florida’s Turnpike.
  3. Join Interstate 95 heading south until you reach Exit 70.
  4. Follow FL-704 east to South Tamarind Avenue.
  5. Turn onto 1st Street to FL-5 North and arrive in West Palm Beach.

 

How to Get From Clearwater to Walt Disney World® Orlando

Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is less than two hours’ drive from Clearwater in your car rental. Just take the FL-60 East and continue to State Road 60 in Tampa. Then take Interstate 4 to Celebration Road, where you’ll be signposted to the resort.

 

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