Should you visit Clearwater or Eugene?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Clearwater and Eugene. We’ll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget. So, let's dig into it.
Clearwater
Clearwater is a city in Florida's Tampa Bay area known for its sunny weather and gulf coast beaches. Its most famous beach (Clearwater Beach) is located on a barrier island with white sands and crystal waters - a perfect setting for activities such as fishing, sailing, kayaking, jet skiing, dolphin and sunset tours, parasailing, and more.
Eugene
At the southern end of the Willamette Valley, Eugene is most recognized as the home of the University of Oregon. It's a smaller city with a liberal population that is generally concerned about environmental issues. A popular experience in Eugene is to go to the Saturday Market, which has been around since 1970 and is the oldest open air market in the United States.
Which city is cheaper, Eugene or Clearwater?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Clearwater is $241, while the average daily cost in Eugene is $128. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Clearwater and Eugene in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $208 for a double occupancy room in Clearwater.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about $156 for a double occupancy room in Eugene.
Food
The average traveler spends about $38 per day in Clearwater for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
While meal prices in Eugene can vary, the average travelers spends about $33 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Eugene should cost around $13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Eugene is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Clearwater $38
Eugene $33
Typical Food prices in Eugene
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Eugene:
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Clearwater is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $177 per person, per day, on local transportation in Clearwater.
The average price of local transportation around Eugene is $30 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Clearwater
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Clearwater:
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Clearwater Beach to St.Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) -Departure Private Transfer:
$37
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Clearwater Beach to Tampa Airport (TPA) - Departure Private Transfer:
$83
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Private Transfer from Clearwater Beach to Orlando (MCO) Airport:
$453
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Private Transfer from Clearwater Beach to Orlando-Sanford (SFB) Airport:
$588
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Private Transfer from Clearwater Beach to Port Canaveral:
$658
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St. Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) to Clearwater Beach - Arrival Private Transfer:
$75
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St. Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) to St. Petersburg - Arrival Private Transfer:
$37
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St. Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) to St. Petersburg - Roundtrip Private Transfer:
$147
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St.Pete–Clearwater Airport (PIE) to Clearwater Beach -Roundtrip Private Transfer:
$72
Is it cheaper to fly into Clearwater or Eugene?
Prices for flights to both Eugene and Clearwater change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Clearwater
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Clearwater are as follows:
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Beach Cruiser Bicycle:
$15
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Journey through Space Simulator Experience:
$15
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Clearwater Encounters with Dolphins Tour:
$20
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Dolphin Sightseeing Tour of Clearwater Beach with Free Ice Cream:
$21
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Clearwater Daytime Yacht Music Cruise with Optional Dining:
$22
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Clearwater Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining:
$22
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Adventure Boat in Clearwater Beach:
$23
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Sea Screamer Dolphin Tour Boat Ride Ticket:
$25
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Sunset Cruise from Clearwater:
$27
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Clearwater Dolphin-Watching Tour:
$27
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Clearwater Sunset Celebration Cruise:
$29
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Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach:
$32
Tours and Activities in Eugene
Here are a few actual costs in Eugene for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Urban Street Art Tour:
$60
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Eugene City Tour:
$62
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Oregon Coastal Tour: Florence to Yachats:
$104
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Eugene Elevated Wine Experience:
$175
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2 day Tour from Eugene to the Oregon Coast:
$446
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2 day tour to from Eugene to Crater Lake:
$463
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Eugene
Also in Eugene, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Eugene Brewery Tour:
$85
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Eugene Distillery Trail:
$85
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Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Eugene:
$120
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Eugene Highlights and Wine Tasting Combo:
$155
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Eugene Highlights and Wine Tasting Combo:
$159
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4–Hour Guided Distillery Tour:
$253
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Private Wine Tour with Tastings from Eugene:
$350
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Clearwater and Eugene, we can see that Clearwater is more expensive. And not only is Eugene much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Eugene would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Eugene and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Clearwater would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Clearwater than you might in Eugene.
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