The average price of a 7-day trip to St Simons Island is $2,503 for a solo traveler, $4,495 for a couple, and $8,428 for a family of 4. St Simons Island hotels range from $104 to $474 per night with an average of $184, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $720 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) are between $543 and $925 per person for economy flights and $1,704 to $2,903 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $94 to $175 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit St Simons Island, GA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JAX and stay in a St Simons Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in St Simons Island is usually mid to late September.
Average St Simons Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit St Simons Island for a week is $2,005-$3,872($286-$553 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $175 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $167 to $177 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $248 to $304 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit St Simons Island for a week is $3,404-$6,124($486-$875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $188 to $350 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $167 to $177 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $248 to $304 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit St Simons Island for a week is $6,016-$10,928($859-$1,561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $376 to $700 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $334 to $354 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $372 to $456 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to St Simons Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to St Simons Island? The cheapest trip to St Simons Island is about $162 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $160 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $86.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit St Simons Island for a week is $1,134-$2,576($162-$368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $79 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $345 to $823 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $104 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit St Simons Island for a week is $1,752-$3,952($250-$565 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $158 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $690 to $1,646 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $104 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $160 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit St Simons Island for a week is $3,504-$7,184($501-$1,026 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $316 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,380 to $3,292 for economy
Lodging: $172 to $208 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $240 to $280 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to St Simons Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury St Simons Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in St Simons Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit St Simons Island for a week is $3,439-$12,983($491-$1,855 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $179 to $333 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,004 to $2,444 for first class
Lodging: $197 to $474 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,368 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit St Simons Island for a week is $5,696-$17,758($814-$2,537 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $358 to $666 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,008 to $4,888 for first class
Lodging: $197 to $474 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $720 to $1,368 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit St Simons Island for a week is $11,392-$32,234($1,627-$4,605 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $716 to $1,332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,016 to $9,776 for first class
Lodging: $394 to $948 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,008 to $2,189 per night for a preferred vacation rental
St Simons Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in St Simons Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in St Simons Island due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
St Simons Island Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on St Simons Island hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in St Simons Island.
Flight Costs to St Simons Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $925 average in late July to a low of $543 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $579. These prices are based on millions of flights. For St Simons Island our data includes 634 originating airports, and 132 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to St Simons Island from an airport like Schoenefeld (SXF) in Berlin (Germany) for an average $7,095 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Rickenbacker International (LCK) in Columbus, OH (the United States) at an average of just $146.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In St Simons Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $382, so you can easily save about 70% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around St Simons Island can easily cost $590 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $39 per person. Private tours can cost $1181 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.