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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Georgia Sea Grill (407 Mallery Street) and Tramici (75 Cinema Lane) are great picks.
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″.
When flying to Saint Simons, you’ll arrive at Brunswick Glynco Jetport (BQK), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Simons departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 07m.
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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Average rates range from around $312 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $228 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ocean Inn and Suites and Best Western Plus St. Simons.
Renting a car in Saint Simons costs $103 per day, on average, or $207 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Simons.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Saint Simons, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.