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Car hire St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

Car hire at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is so easy with the help of Holiday Cars. The airport is a good starting point for a road trip in Florida. Are you ready to rent a car and explore the Tampa Bay Area? Holiday Cars compares all car rental dealers available at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport so that you can book your transportation well in advance. Besides, driving a car from one of the best car rental suppliers at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is the ideal way to see the most of the highlights in a set amount of time.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, also known as PIE, is one of the two International airports serving St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. The other one is Tampa Airport. This local airport makes it easy to reach domestic and international destinations. It’s a public/military airport serving the Tampa Bay Area and a destination for low-cost carriers. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is less busy than Tampa Airport, but is frequently used by pilots of private planes and executive jets. Furthermore, the beaches lie only minutes away, which make traveling through this airport very pleasant.
With two runways, PIE is located on the east side of Pinellas County. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport offers its passengers many services such as free WiFi, a privacy room for nursing mothers, an ATM and a Florida Currency Exchange for international travelers. To make the airport a little more enjoyable there are restaurants, cafés and duty-free shops available. Souvenirs from Tampa Bay Area attractions and convenient travel items are also offered at the exclusive Stellar Gift Shop. Want a ride to your destination? There are several taxi and shuttle transportation services for getting to and from the airport.

Car rental suppliers at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has made transport super easy for its passengers. Most major car rental suppliers are located on site at the airport or close by. These companies are available for car hire at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport:

Experience car rental at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

Renting a car in St. Petersburg-Clearwater will always be convenient. Holiday Cars will help you find the rental car that perfectly suits your needs. You will never pay too much for car rental. The prices of car hire in your search results of St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport are exactly what you pay for renting the car. You will not be surprised by any hidden costs like credit card fees or reservation costs afterwards.

Rent a car and explore St. Petersburg-Clearwater

Experience the best that St. Petersburg-Clearwater has to offer! This city is packed with must-see places to visit and things to do. If you’re on a business trip, just make sure that you have extra time left to see explore the surroundings. Car hire in St. Petersburg-Clearwater is therefore the best options. If you’re traveling with kids you’ll find many family-friendly things to do. Outdoor lovers won’t be disappointed with all the sporting adventures that abound: from boating, sailing, stand-up paddle boarding and other watersports to highly rated golf courses and hiking and biking trails. Adventure awaits in St. Petersburg-Clearwater!

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Tips and experiences for St. Petersburg Clearwater airport

Our customers rated St. Petersburg Clearwater airport with an average of 9.4 based on 55 ratings, and these are the most recent tips, experiences and highlights.

11-11-2021
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Keep all confirmation numbers handy. Add addresses and phone numbers in notes on phone is always helpful. GPS is always a plus.
08-08-2021
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Rented a car through Holiday Cars it was Ace Car Rental, travel to Ace car rental, go early traffic is heavy in Tampa area, next day we left early for the car rental place (Ace) about 3 hours, shuttle to airport then lunch PIE airport is very nice, choose Ace Car Rental for your next car rental well worth your money. Friendly staff will recommend Ace Car Rental to family an friends.
16-12-2020
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The service was great shuttle service to the pick up location was very fast and very helpful and knowledgeable and the staff at triffty was very friendly professional and helpful excellent customer service Great experience and we will definitely recommend them to everyone.
30-11-2020
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you have to visit clearwater beach. It,s as good as they say.Take a ride up to Tarpon Springs and enjoy the sponge docks .The food is amazing.The fish is alway's fresh as you can get.The people are alway's friendly and you can buy all the souveniers you want
07-10-2020
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St. Petersburg Clearwater airport airport is much more user friendly than Tampa.
09-09-2020
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This was the fastest and easiest rental car experience that we’ve ever had. Nice lady at the counter and she didn’t high pressure us into buying more extras that we didn’t need! Make sure to have your drivers license, passport and proof of insurance card. Check your rental car for any kind of minor damage, dents, scratches etc. Be aware of what time your rental agency opens and closes. One big help is having a GPS device to help you navigate in an unfamiliar state and warn you of problems ahead. Give yourself plenty of extra time to arrive at the airport to return your rental car and to check in and go through security on your flight home!
04-09-2020
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Not a huge airport which means easier and quicker getting in, going through security and also quicker getting out.
29-07-2020
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Spending a few hours of time prior to a trip organizing your itinerary is of utmost importance. Packing conveniently, pack your toiletries in a separate bag have a few plastic ziplock bag for things that get wet unexpectedly and to keep Electronics dry. Keep all small items in Ziploc baggies separated so you don't have to search through a clutter, grab the bag and look to find what you're looking for. Never overpack. It never pays to be rude to people helping you at airports rental counters or Uber/cab rides, those people will bend over backwards if you approach them in a stressful situation with calmness rather than frantic misbehavior. Always keep your guard up and watch for people that may not be looking out for your best interest. When you travel not everybody is out to get you, but some people are. Just keep that in mind. And when booking a car to rent, do it through holidaycars.com. You really do get a great deal :-)
23-07-2020
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Book from Avis, they have the cheapest cars rates. Insurance rates are low. Paperwork is minimal, all you go and pick the key and head to your destination.
15-10-2019
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If you are going to a warm weather state in the winter - get the convertible!! You will NOT regret it. Only $10 more per day - that's only the price of two cups of coffee! We enjoyed it so much we would recommend it to everyone :)
06-09-2019
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The St. Petersburg airport is relatively small and limited in amenities. TSA procedures are fairly efficient, but I suggest minding the departure schedule for all airlines to gauge the wait times. All of my family is TSA pre-check, so we moved through nicely. There are only 2 restaurants in the airport, one in the main airport and one at the gate area. Food selection is limited and expensive. Operating hours are not accommodating for travel early or late. We were unable to get food service at the main restaurant before our departure flight at 7am. This may have been related to the holidays, but just be aware. Baggage claim is small and can get very crowded if multiple flights arrive simultaneously. Ground transportation is easily accessible if you need a taxi or Uber.
05-09-2019
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To experience Cuban cuisine visit Bodega on Central in St. Pete. The art museums in St. Pete, Tampa and Sarasota are awesome. Dont miss the beaches especially Anna Maria Island and Coquina Beach. Never miss the sunsets - they are so picturesque! Dine outside at Beach House and you are sure to get a picture perfect sunset pic and great food. Check out the donut experiment on AMI for great warm donuts! Take lots of pictures so you can remember the fabulous time you had!
25-03-2019
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From the initial booking everything was a great experience. No regrets great customer service. I'm glad I paid for the tolls ahead of time since I did do a lot of driving through them. Which they let me know ahead of time about that. Everything was explained in detail and answered all my questions. Will deffenetely be returning. Thanks for everything.
13-01-2019
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Make your reservation early
20-12-2018
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The airport was just fine.
30-11-2018
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Do as I did, ask for a map & have them circle toll roads. Use your GPS to get around easily!
22-11-2018
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Check out the toll situation before you take your trip
13-11-2018
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We love this area and go frequently. Lots to do and see. Beaches are lovely. Dining is pretty much anything you want. A favorite is Lulu's in Indian Rock's Beach. E & E restaurant is very good but pricey - go to the early bird special - food is amazing.
11-11-2018
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Call Thrifty as soon as the plane arrives to make sure the van is on its way.
09-11-2018
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Visit Clearwater it's a beautiful are and the beaches are the best.
08-11-2018
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We stayed at Holiday Inn on the beach and it was beautiful. The street it is on is full of places to eat, dance and drink. Frenchy's at the end of the street was one our favorites. Pier 60 on the 9th floor is great place to watch the sunset. Most of the bars have life music on the weekends. Clearwater is a beautiful and fun place to visit.
04-11-2018
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We loved Hamburger Marys, ozone pig and had fun in Johns Pass. Frenchy''s outpost is always on our list, Tarpon Springs was fun, Honeymoon Island beautiful, enjoyed Clearwater Beach and Dodo for breakfast
02-11-2018
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I had a great visit to the St. Pete/Clearwater area. I spent time in Tampa/Bradenton and also at the beach in Siesta Key. Very nice beach and worth the trip for a nice clean beach and things to do for the day. I look forward to visiting again in the near future.
14-10-2018
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Check out the car rental companies that allow a second driver for free. Since we come often, it will save a lot of money!
06-10-2018
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Beautiful area - fantastic beaches, restaurants and activities. Stick to the smaller bars and restaurants for best deals - many have happy hours and early bird specials - of Note E&E Stakeout Grill in Belleair Bluffs - beautiful food, great service and the early bird specials are fantastic.
12-09-2018
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Perplan the route for your road trip.
12-09-2018
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Definitely visit Clearwater Beach while your there!! Great, clean water..
07-09-2018
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The Clearwater area is fantastic, make sure you get to the beach for sunset, an amazing experience.
22-08-2018
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This is a nice airport and close to major highways. Toll roads can be avoided so spend time looking at a good map
22-08-2018
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It is a great airport to fly in to. Midsize and easy to get thru.
08-04-2018
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Be sure to make the short trip to St. Pete...
06-04-2018
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Vacationed at Madeira beach. Rented bikes at Shoreline Skate and Surf. Explored the coastline. Can't wait to go back
06-04-2018
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Frequently use PIE airport. Typically head to Venice, where we have a home but we do enjoy Clearwater/St. Pete area.
03-04-2018
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Busch Gardens was great. Beaches at Anna Maria Island are beautiful
01-04-2018
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Loved the beach and great restaurants!!
27-03-2018
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Make sure what you are told on line is legitimate so you don't have additional charges to pay upon arriving at your destination!
25-03-2018
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Clearwater beach was really nice, but very crowded with summer vacationers.
16-03-2018
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Very humid during summer months. Keep hydrated
23-02-2018
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Plan ahead and book your flight as soon as you know your destination date!! Start planning your car rental (if needed) as soon as possible! The longer you wait to your destination time/date, the harder it may be to book a car! Coordinate clothing for packing so the weight of your luggage doesn't exceed the allotted amount! I have found, it is easy to over pack on unnecessary items.
07-02-2018
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was a business trip
25-01-2018
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Visit Clearwater Beach and Mederia Beach. Best beaches by far!!
19-01-2018
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Good food, good fishing and lots of sights to keep you busy.
26-12-2017
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Awesome everyone should visit this area of the Gulf Coast. It will be hard to vacation on the Atlantic side now.
25-12-2017
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We stayed at the Sirata. Everything is within walking distance and everyone was very helpful. Loved it. Thinking of returning again next year.
02-12-2017
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Located off of airport, so give yourself time for dropping of and checking into airport. We would've missed our flight, but they were very helpful getting us to airport as quick as possible.
25-11-2017
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traffic going to beach during spring break should be carefully planned
22-11-2017
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Great area; lots to do. Spring training baseball games, great beaches, Fort Desoto park kayaking/hiking/biking, not too far to Disney parks, Sunken Gardens and more. Great condo rentals right on beach, so had nice walk on beach every morning.
10-11-2017
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Make sure your credit card works outside of the US
07-11-2017
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Stay at Tradewinds. We loved it!
04-11-2017
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Enjoy great weather and beaches
30-09-2017
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Great beaches and lots to do in nearby Tampa
02-09-2017
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Don't use Holidaycars.com. Go to Pass-a-Grille beach in St. Petersburg Beach.
16-08-2017
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I actually went to Sarasota. I did not stay in Clearwater.
22-07-2017
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Our destination was actually the Naples area. I loved the Naples Zoo! We fed giraffes and ibis's and saw lions, tigers, monkeys, alligators, etc. and all seemed very clean and had nice habitats.
11-07-2017
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did not stay in Clearwater. were in St Pete Beach