St. Pete / Clearwater from Providence, 3 – 7 Dec: £788 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Breeze, 3h 23m, landing in Tampa at 8:05 PM
- $242 per person, $103 below the highest fare we saw
- Clearwater Beach Hotel rated 7.6 from 2,682 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Expect mostly overcast days at 72–74°F, and a checked bag, about $160 for two, plus any resort fee aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a mild, easy beach break on a short nonstop; skip it if you need hot, sunny swimming weather.
Worth it for the two of you: $1,046 for two covers the flights at $484 plus 4 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel at $562, taxes and fees included, with checked bags and spending money extra. You'd fly Thursday, Dec 3 and come home Monday, Dec 7, 2026, on a nonstop Breeze flight from Providence to Tampa that takes 3h 23m.
The total, before you go
£788 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £365 |
| Clearwater Beach Hotel, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | £424 |
| The total, before you go | £788 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£78 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£182 per person, return
£365 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 3h 23m
Out Thu, Dec 3, 4:42 PM – Thu, Dec 3, 8:05 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | £182 | nonstop | 3h 23m |
| Breeze | £201 | 1 stop | 10h 34m |
| Breeze | £219 | 1 stop | 19h 57m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 11:03 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$1,046 for two, all in, gets you the nonstop flights at $484 and four nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel at $562, taxes and fees included when we checked. The fare is $242 per person, $103 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 30% gap across the 12 offers we looked at. Early December here brings typical highs of 72–74°F and lows near 57°F, so think long walks on the sand and sunsets at Pier 60 more than all-day swimming. The flight leaves PVD at 4:42 PM on Thursday, Dec 3 and lands at TPA at 8:05 PM, so you can work most of the day and still check in that night. The spring break crowds that fill these beaches in March are months away. Prices move; this is what we found, not a promise it will hold.
The kind of trip this is
A relaxed beach getaway with a side of culture and food. Days go to walking white sand, a boat ride to a quiet island, maybe a paddle through the mangroves, then a sunset on the pier and a grouper sandwich for dinner. It suits a couple or two friends who want a slow, low-effort long weekend in mild weather, with an art museum close by when you want a break from the beach.
Weather in St. Pete / Clearwater, 3 – 7 Dec
Typical highs 72–74°F, lows near 57°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Dec | 72 °F | 58 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Fri 4 Dec | 74 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 5 Dec | 74 °F | 58 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 6 Dec | 72 °F | 59 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 7 Dec | 72 °F | 56 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in St. Pete / Clearwater
All three picks are in Clearwater Beach, the stretch known for powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts, so you can walk to the water from any of them. Clearwater Beach Hotel is the best value and the one in our total: $562 for the 4-night stay, about $141 a night, a 2-star rated 7.6 from 2,682 reviews. Hotel Cabana Clearwater Beach is our budget pick at $576 for the stay, $144 a night, a 3-star rated 8.7 from 407 reviews. Devon Shores is the top rated at 9.3 from 1,333 reviews, $741 for the stay or $185 a night. All three are room only with free cancellation. If you'd rather have a quieter beach, St. Pete Beach is home to the landmark Don CeSar resort.
Clearwater Beach Hotel
£424 for 4 nights, two guests · £106 a night
See roomsDevon Shores
£559 for 4 nights, two guests · £139 a night
See roomsHotel Cabana Clearwater Beach
£434 for 4 nights, two guests · £109 a night
See roomsAll hotels in St. Pete / Clearwater for these dates
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Where in St. Pete / Clearwater
- Clearwater Beach: Powder-white sand, Pier 60 sunsets and family resorts.
- St. Pete Beach: Quieter Gulf beach with the landmark Don CeSar resort.
- Downtown St. Petersburg: Museums, craft breweries and a waterfront pier.
- Indian Rocks Beach: Low-key beach cottages and condos between the two hubs.
What to do in St. Pete / Clearwater
- Catch the nightly sunset festival at Pier 60, a walk from all three hotels
- Boat out to Caladesi Island State Park for a quieter stretch of sand
- See the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg on an overcast afternoon
- Kayak the mangroves of Weedon Island Preserve
- Eat grouper sandwiches at John's Pass Village
Tours and tickets in St. Pete / Clearwater
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Providence | Rhode Island T. F. Green International (PVD) |
|---|---|
| Airports in St. Pete / Clearwater | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
| Flight time | 3h 23m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,152 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 4 nights in St. Pete / Clearwater costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £365 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Clearwater Beach Hotel) | £424 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | £784 |
| Total for two | £1,572 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Providence to St. Pete / Clearwater
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £182 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £182 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for St. Pete / Clearwater.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference from Providence.
- The outbound flight is 3h 23m nonstop, PVD to Tampa International (TPA), covering 1,152 miles.
- A checked bag runs about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,046 total.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation.
- We budget $130 per person a day for spending, $1,040 for two over 4 days, which brings the trip to $2,086.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for two people who want a mild beach break. The flight is a 3h 23m nonstop, the fare is $103 per person below the highest we saw for these dates, and the hotel offers free cancellation. Just don't expect hot, sunny days.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,046 for two, all in: $484 for the flights ($242 per person) plus $562 for 4 nights at Clearwater Beach Hotel, taxes and fees included when we checked. Checked bags (about $160 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip in US dollars, and the time zone is the same as Providence.
What's the weather like in early December?
Typical highs are 72–74°F with lows near 57°F. The normals for Dec 4–7 show overcast skies, and Dec 3 shows partly cloudy. That's good for walking and sightseeing, less so for long swims.
Is 4 nights enough?
For a beach reset, yes. You land at 8:05 PM on Thursday, Dec 3, leaving four nights and several full days for Pier 60, Caladesi Island, the Dalí Museum and John's Pass before you fly home Monday, Dec 7.
Which airport do I fly into?
The Breeze nonstop lands at Tampa International (TPA). St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) also serves the area.
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