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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You're Going to Love Jekyll Island

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$212
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jekyll Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$212
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 WestJet, Delta and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Jekyll Island departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 04m.

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 Advantage, 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 WestJet, Delta and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Jekyll Island departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 04m.

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 Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Jekyll Island

JAXJacksonville
SAVSavannah/Hilton Head
HHHHilton Head Island

Airlines serving Jekyll Island

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,120 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,663 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,799 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 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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The Westin Jekyll Island
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 587 reviews)
$179+
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Hampton Inn St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 581 reviews)
$113+
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Best Western Plus St. Simons
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1739 reviews)
$99+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2327 reviews)
$90+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1646 reviews)
$102+
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Queen's Court Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 795 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Jekyll Island

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.