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 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jekyll Island include Delta, Korean Air and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Jekyll Island departs from New York and takes around 4h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Jekyll Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 176 miles from Jekyll Island. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Jekyll Island, you’ll arrive at Brunswick Glynco Jetport (BQK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jekyll Island include Delta, Korean Air and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to Jekyll Island departs from New York and takes around 4h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Jekyll Island is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 176 miles from Jekyll Island. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Jekyll Island

Airlines serving Jekyll Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,259 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,991 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,581 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, 381 reviews)
$157+
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Simons Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 325 reviews)
$160+
Ocean Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 810 reviews)
$158+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jekyll Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1469 reviews)
$156+
Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1243 reviews)
$195+
Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 701 reviews)
$296+

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.