Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Jekyll Island travel guide

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Jekyll Island is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jekyll Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Jekyll Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Crabdaddy's Seafood Bar (1217 Ocean Blvd) and Willet's Lowcountry (110 Ocean Way) are great picks.

When to visit Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$233
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jekyll Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$233
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jekyll Island in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °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 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.2″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Jekyll Island, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Jekyll Island

Plane

When flying to Jekyll Island, you’ll arrive at Brunswick Glynco Jetport (BQK), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jekyll Island include Delta, WestJet and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Jekyll Island departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 08m.

Car

Another option to get to Jekyll Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 282 km from Jekyll Island. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Jekyll Island, you’ll arrive at Brunswick Glynco Jetport (BQK), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jekyll Island include Delta, WestJet and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Jekyll Island departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 08m.

Car

Another option to get to Jekyll Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 282 km from Jekyll Island. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Jekyll Island

JAXJacksonville
SAVSavannah/Hilton Head
HHHHilton Head Island

Airlines serving Jekyll Island

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,662 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,623 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,342 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,570 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jekyll Island

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island and Best Western Plus Jekyll Island.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jekyll Island

Most booked hotels in Jekyll Island

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Beachview Club Jekyll Island, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1196 reviews)
$151+
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The Westin Jekyll Island
4 stars
Excellent (9, 579 reviews)
$185+
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The Inn at Sea Island
3 stars
Excellent (9, 381 reviews)
$200+
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Best Western Plus St. Simons
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1731 reviews)
$76+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2313 reviews)
$101+
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Sea Palms Resort St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 654 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Jekyll Island

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Jekyll Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Jekyll Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09.