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

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.

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

Saint Simons in January
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Simons in January
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 WestJet, Delta and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Simons departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 13m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

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 WestJet, Delta and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Simons departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 13m.

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 Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Saint Simons

JAXJacksonville
SAVSavannah/Hilton Head
HHHHilton Head Island

Airlines serving Saint Simons

Lufthansa
Good (8,172 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,135 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,061 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,353 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,033 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Simons

Average rates range from around $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Queens Court and Best Western Plus St. Simons.

Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Simons

Most booked hotels in Saint Simons

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The Inn by Sea Island
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 396 reviews)
$184+
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Hampton Inn St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (9, 626 reviews)
$127+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1706 reviews)
$156+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2481 reviews)
$141+
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Best Western Plus St. Simons
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1822 reviews)
$107+
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Best Western Plus Brunswick Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1865 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Saint Simons

Renting a car in Saint Simons costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Simons.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saint Simons, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Saint Simons costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 50% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Simons.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saint Simons, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

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