Getting Around St Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach
Your airport options depend on where you land, while parking rules change from town to town. Use these confirmed details to plan a suitable arrival and check the rules for each stop.
Which airport transportation options serve the beaches?
At Tampa International Airport, on-airport rental cars are in the Rental Car Center, reached from the Main Terminal by the SkyConnect train. The HART and PSTA bus stop is also at the Rental Car Center. These are useful starting points to compare if you want a rental car or are considering public transit; confirm the route and destination details before relying on a bus for your beach trip. See Tampa airport ground transportation.
At St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, taxi and shuttle services are outside Baggage Claim in the Ground Transportation lot. The Grouper Airport Express offers rides between PIE and locations on Clearwater Beach, including the Sheraton Sand Key and Marriott Sand Key. Rideshare companies pick up at the terminal in Arrivals and drop off in front of Departures. Check PIE transportation options for details when arranging your arrival.
What should you know about parking by town?
In St. Pete Beach metered spaces, do not back in or pull through; the license plate must be visible from the drive lane. Review St. Pete Beach parking information before parking.
At Clearwater Beach, city-metered lots and on-street spaces are enforced every day, with hours that vary. On-street parking costs $4.00 per hour and has a 5-hour limit. Public parking is not allowed north of the Acacia Roundabout. Check Clearwater Beach parking details for the location you plan to use.
If your plans include other beach towns, note that Indian Rocks Beach access-point spaces cost $4.50 per hour, with enforcement 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Treasure Island city lots are open 24/7, but have no special extended or overnight rate. Check Indian Rocks Beach parking rules and Treasure Island parking rules before leaving your car.
How can you plan connections without a set schedule?
Choose your airport ride and your local beach transportation as separate parts of the trip. A service listed for Clearwater Beach is not a confirmed option for every address on St. Pete Beach, so check the destination and pickup details with the provider. If you plan to use transit, verify the route for your particular trip rather than assuming the airport stop serves your final destination.
For a car trip, check parking rules town by town and match your parking choice to how long you plan to stay. For more trip-planning topics, browse the beach travel guides.