Tybee Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tybee Island
With a population of 3,102, Tybee Island is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Tybee Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Tybee Island
If you’re looking for affordable options, Zunzibar - Tybee Island (1115 Us-80) and The Deck Beach Bar and Kitchen (404 Butler Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Tybee Island
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tybee Island in June, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Tybee Island, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
How to Get to Tybee Island
Plane
Although Tybee Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hilton Head Island (HHH), which is located 18 miles from Tybee Island. Savannah/Hilton Head is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, EL AL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tybee Island departs from Louisville and takes around 1h 34m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tybee Island. The train journey from Tybee Island to Winter Park takes 5h 42m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $64 for a 5h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Tybee Island is to pick up a car rental from Jacksonville, which is about 125 miles from Tybee Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Jacksonville.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Tybee Island using Bus or StarLine Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Tybee Island takes 260 miles and will cost you around $148. From New York, the ticket costs about $220 for a journey of 910 miles.
Airlines serving Tybee Island
Where to stay in Tybee Island
Average rates range from around $384 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $325 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Desoto Beach Gardens and Atlantis Inn - Tybee Island.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tybee Island
Most booked hotels in Tybee Island
Renting a car in Tybee Island
Renting a car in Tybee Island costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Tybee Island.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Tybee Island (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. The most frequently booked car type in Tybee Island is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.