Saint Simons travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saint Simons

With a population of 13,000, Saint Simons is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Saint Simons deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Saint Simons

If you’re looking for affordable options, Georgia Sea Grill (407 Mallery Street) and Tramici (75 Cinema Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Saint Simons

Saint Simons in January
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Simons in January
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Saint Simons in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Saint Simons, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Saint Simons

Plane

When flying to Saint Simons, you’ll arrive at Brunswick Glynco Jetport (BQK), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Simons departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Simons is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 181 miles from Saint Simons. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Saint Simons, you’ll arrive at Brunswick Glynco Jetport (BQK), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Simons departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Simons is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 181 miles from Saint Simons. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Saint Simons

Airlines serving Saint Simons

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (926 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Simons

Average rates range from around $308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $226 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ocean Inn and Suites and Best Western Plus St. Simons.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Simons

Most booked hotels in Saint Simons

Hampton Inn St. Simons Island
2 stars
Excellent (9, 384 reviews)
$158+
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 328 reviews)
$160+
Ocean Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 806 reviews)
$158+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1479 reviews)
$164+
Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 692 reviews)
$281+
Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1242 reviews)
$194+

Renting a car in Saint Simons

Renting a car in Saint Simons costs $103 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Simons.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saint Simons (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saint Simons, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Saint Simons costs $103 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Simons.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Saint Simons (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saint Simons, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.