St. Marys travel guide

St. Marys Tourism | St. Marys Guide

You're Going to Love St. Marys

With a population of 17,121, St. Marys is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. St. Marys deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit St. Marys

St. Marys in October
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
St. Marys in October
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to St. Marys

Plane

Although St. Marys doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 19 miles from St. Marys. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to St. Marys departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Marys. The train journey from St. Marys to Winter Park takes 2h 58m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Marys is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 153 miles from St. Marys. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Marys, including Megabus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to St. Marys takes 360 miles and will cost you around $28. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 535 miles.

Plane

Although St. Marys doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jacksonville Airport (JAX), which is located 19 miles from St. Marys. Jacksonville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to St. Marys departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to St. Marys. The train journey from St. Marys to Winter Park takes 2h 58m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to St. Marys is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 153 miles from St. Marys. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to St. Marys, including Megabus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to St. Marys takes 360 miles and will cost you around $28. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 535 miles.

Airlines serving St. Marys

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,523 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,956 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,837 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,636 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of St. Marys

Most booked hotels in St. Marys

Goodbread House Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 268 reviews)
$214+
Best Western Plus Kingsland
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 465 reviews)
$109+
Spencer House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 119 reviews)
$234+
Riverview Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 218 reviews)
$163+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsland/Kings Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 727 reviews)
$87+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsland Naval Base I-95
2 stars
Good (7.9, 777 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in St. Marys

Renting a car in St. Marys costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in St. Marys.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in St. Marys (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in St. Marys is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in St. Marys costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in St. Marys.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in St. Marys (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in St. Marys is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.