St. Marys travel guide

St. Marys Tourism | St. Marys Guide

You're Going to Love St. Marys

With a population of 17,121, St. Marys is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. St. Marys deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit St. Marys

St. Marys in October
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Marys in October
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Marys

Plane

Although St. Marys doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 30 km from St. Marys. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to St. Marys departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Marys. The train journey from St. Marys to Savannah takes 2h 29m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Marys is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 246 km from St. Marys. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Marys, including Megabus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to St. Marys takes 579 km and will cost you around $28. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $103 for a journey of 700 km.

Plane

Although St. Marys doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 30 km from St. Marys. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to St. Marys departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Marys. The train journey from St. Marys to Savannah takes 2h 29m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Marys is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 246 km from St. Marys. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Marys, including Megabus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to St. Marys takes 579 km and will cost you around $28. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $103 for a journey of 700 km.

Airlines serving St. Marys

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,297 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of St. Marys

Most booked hotels in St. Marys

Goodbread House Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 270 reviews)
$214+
Best Western Plus Kingsland
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 464 reviews)
$115+
Spencer House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 119 reviews)
$234+
Riverview Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 220 reviews)
$174+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsland/Kings Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 733 reviews)
$86+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsland Naval Base I-95
2 stars
Good (7.9, 783 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in St. Marys

Renting a car in St. Marys costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in St. Marys (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in St. Marys is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. Marys costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Jacksonville.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in St. Marys (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in St. Marys is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.