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Country
United States
Continent
North America
Airport
SAV
Currency
US dollar (USD)
Time zone
UTC-5 (UTC-4 during summer time)
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Airport and getting into town
SAV, about 13 km northwest of the centre
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
The airport is about 13 km northwest of the centre according to Wikivoyage (DE), roughly a 15-minute drive outside rush hour according to travel guides. Rental cars, shuttles and taxis wait on the lower level according to Wikivoyage (EN). Direct flights link Savannah with New York, Atlanta, Charlotte and Miami according to Wikipedia (FR); we give no fares. Charleston (CHS) is about 170 km away according to Wikivoyage (DE).
Distances and times are approximate, based on Wikivoyage and Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE, ES); timetables change, so check them before you travel. We give no fares.
Savannah had 147,780 residents at the 2020 census according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE, ES). Founded on 12 February 1733 by James Oglethorpe, it is Georgia's oldest city and is nicknamed The Hostess City of the South according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, DE). Its centre keeps Oglethorpe's plan: a grid of small park squares, 22 of which survive out of 24 laid out according to Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (DE). The Historic District has been a National Historic Landmark since 1966 according to Wikipedia (EN, DE, ES).
Landmarks and sights
Squares, Forsyth Park, River Street and Bonaventure Cemetery
Savannah is best seen on foot, from square to square, under live oaks hung with Spanish moss. Five places are illustrated; River Street, the churches and the historic houses are described in text.
Forsyth Park and its fountain
Forsyth Park, at the southern edge of the Historic District, is the city's big park; its fountain dates from 1858 according to Wikivoyage (DE, EN). The path leading to it, lined with benches and oaks, is one of Savannah's most photographed walks.
A shaded path
The park has paths lined with black lampposts, azaleas and oaks with branches heavy with Spanish moss. The Victorian District around it covers about 50 blocks according to the official tourism site.
A monument on a square
Oglethorpe's plan called for regular squares, each with its monument or fountain: Wikivoyage (EN) says Johnson Square, the first, dates from 1733 and that Savannah had 24 squares by the mid-19th century. 22 remain according to Wikipedia (FR).
The oaks on the lawn
Savannah's big live oaks, with their gnarled spreading branches, create a woodland setting that has become the city's identity. Wikivoyage (EN) notes the Spanish moss hanging from their branches, notably at Bonaventure Cemetery.
The Bonaventure avenue
Bonaventure Cemetery, a former plantation, holds the grave of lyricist Johnny Mercer, beside the river and under Spanish moss according to Wikivoyage (EN) and Wikipedia (EN). Its oak avenues form a dark, quiet tunnel.
River Street, churches and historic houses, in text
River Street, a cobbled street beside the river, is one of the few places in the United States where drinking alcohol on the street is allowed according to Wikipedia (EN) and Wikivoyage (EN). The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, founded in 1802 by French refugees from Haiti according to Wikipedia (FR, ES), and Temple Mickve Israel, the third-oldest synagogue in the United States according to Wikipedia (ES), are two striking places of worship. The Mercer House on Monterey Square is the setting of the film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil according to Wikipedia (FR).
Museums and culture
Telfair Museums, Georgia history, art and railways
Telfair Museums
The Telfair Museums combine the Telfair Academy, the Owens-Thomas House and the Jepson Center according to Wikivoyage (DE, EN). Wikivoyage (EN) calls the Owens-Thomas House widely considered the finest example of Regency architecture in the United States.
Savannah and Georgia history
The Savannah History Museum, the Georgia Historical Society, the oldest continuously operating historical society in the South according to Wikipedia (ES), and the Georgia State Railroad Museum tell the story of the city and region according to Wikivoyage (EN).
Historic houses
The Davenport House Museum, the Green-Meldrim House and the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA according to Wikipedia (ES), are open to visitors. Hours and conditions change; we give no prices.
Food and drink
Southern cooking, boiled shrimp, seafood and rooftop dining
Southern cooking
Southern home cooking served family style is a speciality of the city according to Wikivoyage (EN). Boiled shrimp in small family-run places complete the offer according to the same source.
Seafood and rooftops
The nearby islands of Thunderbolt and Wilmington are known for seafood according to the official tourism site. Factors Walk has rooftop restaurants according to Wikipedia (EN); The Pirates' House, a historic tavern, is now a restaurant according to Wikivoyage (DE).
Districts and beach
The Historic Landmark District has more than 100 restaurants, the Starland District cafes and shops, and Eastern Wharf a riverfront promenade according to the official tourism site. Tybee Island, with its beaches, is minutes from downtown.
Getting around
A walkable centre, free shuttle and ferry, a car elsewhere
On foot
The Historic District, the Victorian District and Midtown are easy to explore on foot according to Wikivoyage (DE). The grid plan makes orientation simple.
Free shuttle and ferry
The dot shuttle runs free around the Historic District, a free ferry crosses the river to Hutchinson Island and a free streetcar runs along River Street at weekends according to Wikivoyage (EN). CAT buses leave from the downtown transit centre.
By car
Outside the centre the bus network is limited and a car helps according to Wikivoyage (DE). An underground garage sits under Ellis Square according to Wikivoyage (EN); street parking fills quickly.
Budget and precautions
A mid to high price level in season, with pricey downtown hotels
Price level
Savannah is a heavily visited tourist destination, with pricier hotels in the Historic District, especially in fine weather and on event weekends. The currency is the US dollar (USD). We publish no figures: sources are dated or disagree.
Flights and alerts
Charleston (CHS) and Jacksonville may offer other fares, but are hours away by road. SniperAir tracks flight prices to SAV and compares them with the route's history, but it does not sell or book tickets.
Precautions
The tourist centre is lively; usual urban caution applies at night. In summer, heat and humidity call for water and shade breaks. Foreign visitors should check US entry requirements for their nationality.
When to go
Humid subtropical: long hot stormy summers, short winters
Winter (December to February)
Short and mild: highs of about 16 C in January according to Wikipedia (EN, ES), with some freezing days, about twenty a year according to Wikipedia (ES).
Spring (March to May)
A pleasant season for walking under the oaks, with flowering parks such as the azaleas of Forsyth Park.
Summer (June to August)
Long, hot and humid: highs of about 33 C in July according to Wikipedia (EN, ES), with a heat index around 37 C according to Wikivoyage (EN); hurricanes are possible late in summer according to Wikipedia (EN).
Autumn (September to November)
The heat eases; the official tourism site promotes this season for its cooler breezes and events.
Savannah has a humid subtropical climate according to Wikipedia (EN, ES), with long hot summers and short mild winters. For walking the Historic District, aim for spring and autumn; summer is possible with shade breaks and water.
By length of stay
What to do in Savannah by length of stay
The essentials
Walk the squares, Forsyth Park and River Street, and dine in the Historic District.
Culture and discoveries
Add the Telfair Museums, a historic house, Bonaventure Cemetery and a Southern lunch.
Going further
Take time for Tybee Island, Fort Pulaski some twenty kilometres away and the nearby islands, with a car.
In pictures
Savannah in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Savannah
How do I get from SAV airport to downtown Savannah?
The airport is about 13 km northwest of the centre according to Wikivoyage (DE); allow about 15 minutes by car. Taxis, shuttles and rental cars are available according to Wikivoyage (EN).
When is the best time to visit Savannah?
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant. Summer is long, hot and humid, with a heat index around 37 C according to Wikivoyage (EN); winter is short and mild.
How many squares does Savannah have?
22 remain, out of 24 laid out originally according to Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (DE). Johnson Square, the first, dates from 1733 according to Wikivoyage (EN).
What should I eat in Savannah?
Southern home cooking, boiled shrimp and seafood according to Wikivoyage (EN) and the official tourism site.
Can I get around Savannah without a car?
In the centre, yes: you walk, and the dot shuttle, the ferry and the weekend streetcar are free according to Wikivoyage (EN). A car helps for Tybee Island and Fort Pulaski.
How long should I stay in Savannah?
Two days cover the squares, Forsyth Park, River Street and a museum; add half a day for Bonaventure or Tybee Island.
How much does a flight to Savannah usually cost?
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