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.
Activities & attractions in Saint Simons
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
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″.
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saint Simons include Delta, Korean Air and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Simons departs from New York and takes around 4h 28m.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Airlines serving Saint Simons
Where to stay in Saint Simons
Average rates range from around $309 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $224 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
Renting a car in Saint Simons
Renting a car in Saint Simons costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 113% 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.