Jekyll Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jekyll Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Jekyll Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Grand Dining Room at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel (371 Riverview Drive) and The Wharf (370 N Riverview Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jekyll Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jekyll Island in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 7.2″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Jekyll Island, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Jekyll Island

Plane

When flying to Jekyll Island, you’ll arrive at Brunswick Glynco Jetport (BQK), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jekyll Island departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Jekyll Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 282 km from Jekyll Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Jekyll Island, you’ll arrive at Brunswick Glynco Jetport (BQK), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jekyll Island departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Jekyll Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 282 km from Jekyll Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Jekyll Island

Airlines serving Jekyll Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (926 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jekyll Island

Most booked hotels in Jekyll Island

Hampton Inn St. Simons Island
2 stars
Excellent (9, 384 reviews)
$158+
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 328 reviews)
$160+
Ocean Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 806 reviews)
$158+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1479 reviews)
$164+
Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1242 reviews)
$194+
Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 695 reviews)
$290+

Renting a car in Jekyll Island

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jekyll Island (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Jekyll Island (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.