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.
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.
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″.
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 Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tybee Island departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 36m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tybee Island. The train journey from Tybee Island to Winter Park takes 5h 44m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 59m trip.
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.
FlixBus operates bus routes to Tybee Island.
Average rates range from around $375 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $285 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.
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 47% 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.