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 09m.

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 09m.

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 (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,001 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,877 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Simons

Average rates range from around $311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Queen's Court Inn 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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Hampton Inn St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (9, 612 reviews)
$130+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1695 reviews)
$168+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 390 reviews)
$166+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2465 reviews)
$140+
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Best Western Plus St. Simons
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1814 reviews)
$126+
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Ocean Lodge Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 93 reviews)
$183+
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Renting a car in Saint Simons

Renting a car in Saint Simons costs $80 per day, on average, or $160 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Simons.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23.

Renting a car in Saint Simons costs $80 per day, on average, or $160 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Simons.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23.

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