Savannah travel guide
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You're Going to Love Savannah
With a population of 136,286, Savannah is a must-see destination in Georgia, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Savannah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Savannah
Museums
Tours
Where to Eat in Savannah
Historic District - North is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Savannah. These include popular favorites such as The Lost Square Winter Igloos (412 Williamson St), Coco & Moss (30 Barnard St) and Husk - Savannah (12 W. Oglethorpe Ave.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Belford's Savannah Seafood & Steaks (315 W. St. Julian Street) and Rocks on the Roof at Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront (102 West Bay St.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Current Kitchen & Cocktails (7815 Highway 80 East) and Fleeting (201 Port St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Savannah.
When to visit Savannah
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Savannah in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 6.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Savannah, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Savannah
Plane
When flying to Savannah, you’ll arrive at Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Savannah include Air France, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Savannah departs from Louisville and takes around 1h 34m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Savannah. The train journey from Savannah to Jacksonville takes 2h 20m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $64 for a 5h 42m trip. The train station in Savannah is called Savannah, and is located 5 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Savannah is to pick up a car rental from Jacksonville, which is about 201 km from Savannah. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Jacksonville.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Savannah using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Savannah takes 1046 km and will cost you around $179. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 2583 km. The most popular bus station is Savannah Greyhound Bus Station, located 0.8 km from downtown Savannah. Savannah 1 Gateway Blvd S is also a commonly used station, and is 20 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Savannah
Where to stay in Savannah
From 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District to great affordable options like the Residence Inn by Marriott Savannah Midtown, Savannah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru By Hilton Savannah Midtown GA and Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah/Midtown. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Savannah, with prices from $53 to $314 per night. Historic District - North is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Savannah are about 34% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Historic District - South - In Savannah’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Mcmillan Inn, The Gastonian, Historic Inns of Savannah Collection and Forsyth Park Inn.
Historic District - North - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Kehoe House, JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District and The Alida, Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Historic District - North is $112.
Where to stay in popular areas of Savannah
Most booked hotels in Savannah
Renting a car in Savannah
Renting a car in Savannah costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Savannah is the Alamo branch at 436 Airways Ave, which is 14 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Savannah.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Savannah (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. The most frequently booked car type in Savannah is Premium (Jaguar F-Pace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda CX-7 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.