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
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Simons in January
Estimated hotel price
$154
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 10m.

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 America Car Rental, 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 10m.

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 America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Saint Simons

JAXJacksonville
SAVSavannah/Hilton Head
HHHHilton Head Island

Airlines serving Saint Simons

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,792 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,292 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,427 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,803 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (390 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,050 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
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Where to stay in Saint Simons

Average rates range from around $304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $184 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus St. Simons and Holiday Inn Express Saint Simons Island By IHG.

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 (8.9, 583 reviews)
$138+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2328 reviews)
$137+
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Best Western Plus St. Simons
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1742 reviews)
$119+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Brunswick
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 689 reviews)
$141+
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Sea Palms Resort St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 656 reviews)
$191+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 390 reviews)
$172+
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Renting a car in Saint Simons

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.

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