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Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States of America
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How much does it cost to travel to Jekyll Island?

You should plan to spend around $156 per day on your vacation in Jekyll Island. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $45 on meals
  • $41 on local transportation
  • $176 on hotels

A one week trip to Jekyll Island for two people costs, on average, $2,185. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $156
  • One Week Per person
    $1,092
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,185
  • One Month Per person
    $4,682
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,185
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $4,369
  • One Month For a couple
    $9,363
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Jekyll Island cost?

A one week trip to Jekyll Island usually costs around $1,092 for one person and $2,185 for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Jekyll Island on average costs around $2,185 for one person and $4,369 for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Jekyll Island will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Jekyll Island on average costs around $4,682 for one person and $9,363 for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Jekyll Island has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Jekyll Island expensive to visit?

Prices in Jekyll Island are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within North America, which is known to be an expensive region, Jekyll Island is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Tallahassee or Cody, Wyoming.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Jekyll Island Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Jekyll Island?

The average Jekyll Island trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Jekyll Island travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) $176
Local Transportation 1 $41
Food 2 $45
Entertainment 1 $10
Alcohol 2 $3 - 10
Accommodation Budget in Jekyll Island
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Jekyll Island is $88. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Jekyll Island is $176. This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $88
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $176

Hotel Prices in Jekyll Island

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Jekyll Island based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $349. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Jekyll Island
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Jekyll Island is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $41 per person, per day, on local transportation in Jekyll Island.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $41


Flights to Jekyll Island
How much does it cost to go to Jekyll Island? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Jekyll Island
The price of renting a car in Jekyll Island will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.



Food Budget in Jekyll Island
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Jekyll Island can vary, the average cost of food in Jekyll Island is $45 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Jekyll Island should cost around $18 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Jekyll Island is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $45


Entertainment Budget in Jekyll Island
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Jekyll Island typically cost an average of $10 per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $10


Alcohol Budget in Jekyll Island
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $6.43 on alcoholic beverages in Jekyll Island per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $6.43


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Jekyll Island On a Budget
Jekyll Island Jekyll Island, Georgia, USA
Jekyll Island, located just off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia, has become a popular vacation destination for beach-goers and adventure seekers alike as one of the state's "Golden Isles." The historic district is full of late nineteenth-early twentieth century buildings to explore, and the places left to nature are full of beauty and are inhabited by an array of local wildlife.
Sights
Like on any island, Jeckyll Island is known for its beaches-Driftwood Beach being the most popular. Located on the north end of Jekyll Island, the place is full of weathered trees and branches that make for a unique photo opportunity. The beach extends from the Clam Creek Picnic Area to the Villas By The Sea Resort and Conference Center and is only a short walk away from the Jekyll Island Campground. Also in the northern vicinity of the island are the ruins of Horton House which was built in 1742, and stands as one of the oldest surviving buildings in the state.

The southern end of the island is known for Glory Beach whose boardwalk passes through a variety of natural habitats ranging from ancient dunes to freshwater sloughs. It is also home to the South Dunes picnic area, and the St. Andrews picnic area which is a popular location to see fishing birds and dolphins surfacing for air. Great Dunes Park is another good waypoint for beach access.
Neighborhoods
The Jekyll Island Historic District is one of the main hubs on the island, the centerpiece of the district being the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. It was private club on Jekyll Island founded in 1886, and was frequented by some of the world's wealthiest families, including the Morgans, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts. It was opened and closed as a resort over the years, and was designated a historic landmark in 1978. Today it operates as a hotel and is surrounded by many other historic buildings constructed in the same era. Some of these buildings are available for rent, while others now exist as museums, galleries, or bookstores. Some opportunities for dining, shopping, and the Jekyll Island Museum are also located here. The historic district hugs the shore of the Fancy Bluff Creek to the west, while the Jeckyll Island Golf Course sits to the east.

Activities
As far as activities go, both mini and regular golf are popular throughout the island with many different courses and challenges for players of all abilities. Fishing of all sorts is also common, including freshwater lake fishing, surf fishing off of the beach, and charter offshore trips. Crabbing and shrimping are also popular amongst visitors. Walking and biking trails are available almost everywhere, and the Summer Waves Water Park makes for a family fun day enjoying its waterslides and attractions.

If you are looking to get a little closer to nature, there are a few places on the island that offer dolphin and whale watching tours. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center, located in the historic district, is a premier marine life rehabilitation, research, and education facility that offers hands-on activities for all ages. It is a great way to spend the day, learning a bit more about the coastal ecosystem and the critters that inhabit it. The Tidelands Nature Center offers a similar kind of experience-in addition to kayak tours, canoe rentals, and guided nature walks.
Food and Dining
Most dining options are located along the eastern side of the island, and being an island, fresh seafood options make up much of the available cuisine. Driftwood Bistro further north offers a casual setting of low country cuisine and local shrimp dishes, plus a seasonal outdoor bar that is popular with vacationers. Other laid back seafood eats can be found at a place like Tortuga Jack's, while Latitude 31 is known for a more refined experience with a raw bar and dinner items like shrimp & grits, seafood crepes, and scallop & mussel linguini. Other options at Latitude include sherry crab bisque, fish & chips, dungeness crab legs, shrimp po boy, and lobster rolls. Satisfying, casual eats on the island can be found at places like Love Shack BBQ Shrimp & Yardbird, Club Cafe, and Red Bug Motors Pizza.

Transportation
Jeckyll Island Airport is open to the public, though planes are privately owned. The nearest major airport is probably the Jacksonville International Airport in Florida, which is served by Air Canada Express, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Airlines, Delta Connection, JetBlue Airways, Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and United Express. It is located about 65 miles south of Jekyll Island, via I-95.

By car, the only route on or off of Jekyll Island is by the Downing Musgrove Causeway (GA State Route 520). The Causeway can be accessed from Brunswick via US Highway 17 South and from I-95 by Exit 29 and travelling North on US Highway 17. There is a fee of $6.00 USD to enter the island, annual passes available.


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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.


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