See also:
– Tourist attractions and other things to do in Savannah
– Must-see sights in Savannah
– Savannah’s events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
– Free things to do in and near Savannah
Savannah is a good year-round vacation destination, but is at its best in the spring, and then the fall, when the weather is pleasantly warm and more likely to be dry.
Winters are generally mild, and this can be an ideal time to visit if you want to avoid the larger crowds and higher prices of the peak tourist seasons. Summers in Savannah are typically humid and uncomfortably hot, with frequent rainstorms, though destinations such as Tybee Island and Hilton Head Island are very popular at this time of year.
– Read more about the best time to visit Savannah
– Savannah’s weather by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November or December
Savannah is principally served by the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, 12 miles northwest of the Historic District. Several major domestic airlines operate flights to the airport. Downtown Savannah is easily reached by taxi or rideshare, or car.
More information:
– Airport options for flying to Savannah and the Georgia coast
– Ways to get downtown or to other regional destinations from Savannah’s airport
Amtrak operates three train services along the Atlantic Seaboard with stops at Savannah; the station is located around four miles from the downtown Historic District.
More information:
– Details of train services to and from Savannah, ticket types and reservation info
– Ways to get downtown from Savannah’s train station
Several Greyhound coach services operate to Savannah (some of which are with regional affiliate Southeastern Stages), with connections to cities across the country. The station in Savannah is conveniently located, just west of the Historic District, and connects with Savannah’s public transit system.
– More about bus services to Savannah and travel options from the station
For more detailed information on travel options to Savannah from selected cities (including comparisons of ticket cost and travel time by plane, train and bus), see the following pages:
– Atlanta
– Charleston
– Charlotte
– Jacksonville
– Miami
– Nashville
– New York
– Orlando
See also information on completing your journey to the nearby seafront communities of Tybee Island or Hilton Head, or to the cities of Macon, GA, Brunswick, GA or Beaufort, SC.
Most visitors to Savannah enjoy the convenience of staying in the Historic District, where there is an abundance of hotels, inns and bed and breakfast accommodation. River Street is particularly popular, with many places to stay on the street itself and more hotels nearby just northwest of the Historic District.
Rental accommodation is also available throughout the Historic District and in the residential areas to its south, with options ranging from single rooms, small apartments and quaint carriage houses to large and many-bedroomed properties.
The main disadvantage of lodgings in and near the Historic District is price, with essentially nothing available here for budget travelers. Cheaper accommodation can be found in Savannah’s Midtown district (around the lower reaches of Abercorn Street), and near the airport, but for the real bargains look in nearby communities such as Pooler, Port Wentworth and beyond.
The oceanfront community of Tybee Island, 30 minutes drive from Savannah, offers another alternative place to stay, with reasonably-priced hotel rooms and rentals often available outside of the peak summer months.
If you prefer to camp, there are several RV and camping sites within convenient reach of Savannah.
Savannah’s main visitor center is located just to the west of the Historic District on Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard. Paid parking is available in an adjacent lot.
Martin Luther King Visitor Information Center
301 Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard
912-944-0455
There are also several other smaller visitor centers around Savannah and nearby.
River Street Visitor Information Center
1 West River Street
912-651-6662
Savannah Airport Visitor Center
400 Airways Avenue
912-966-3743
→ See all visitor center locations and latest hours
Downtown luggage storage facilities are available with Bounce, Stow My Bags and Luggage Drop. Rates are typically in the region of $5-$10 per bag, per day.
Public restrooms are available at the Visitor Centers at Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard and River Street (see above for details). Restrooms are also located at the Bryan Street and Liberty Street parking garages. See on map
Savannah is easy to get around as a pedestrian. Its Historic District is not too big, and walkable, with many shaded streets and places to rest along the way. Free shuttles, and the paid public bus services, connect outlying parking garages to the popular sights.
A combination of walking and public transport is often the most convenient way to get around the city, as congestion can be heavy and the city’s one way system on many downtown streets makes navigating to specific places more difficult.
If you do decide to drive, short-term and longer-term parking is available throughout the city, either on-street or in a number of parking lots and garages located across the Historic District.
– More about where to park in downtown Savannah
Two free shuttle bus services operate every 10 minutes, following north-south and east-west loops around the Historic District. These shuttles have stops near many of the key tourist spots around the city.
Savannah’s ordinary bus service can also be a good way to get into or around the city. Tickets (free transfers available) are $1.50 per trip. Two children under 41 inches tall may ride for free with each paying adult.
– More information about Savannah’s free downtown transportation and city bus services
Many taxi companies operate in Savannah and its vicinity. Maximum meter rates in Savannah are $2.50 for the first one sixth of a mile, plus $0.38 for every additional sixth of a mile. This is equivalent to a charge of $4.40 for the first mile traveled, and $2.28 per additional mile after the first. Fuel surcharges (in the amount of $1 or $2 per trip) may sometimes be added to the fare.
A flat rate fare is often available for journeys to and from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. A $1 surcharge also applies for fares from the airport. See details of these rates and any additional fees for extra passengers and out-of-state travel at the Savannah Airport website.
Rideshare services Uber and Lyft both also operate in the Savannah area.