Why go
- City in Georgia, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Savannah Historic District.
- Served by Statesboro Bulloch County Airport (TBR).
History
Savannah is a city in and the county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, it is the oldest city in the state, and was the capital of the colonial Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah today is an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. The city is the most populous in the Coastal Georgia region and the fifth-most populous in the state as a whole, with a population of 147,780 at the 2020 census and an estimated 149,440 in 2025. The Savannah metropolitan area, with about 438,000 residents in 2025, is the third-largest metro area in the state.
Must-see attractions
301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401 · nps.gov
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Where to stay
102 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401 · marriott.com
511 E Anderson St, Savannah, GA 31401 · ziagianna.com
14 E Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 · thedouglas.com
2150 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401 · isettainn.com
611 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 · thethunderbirdinn.com
10 Park of Commerce Way, Savannah, GA 31405 · ihg.com
15 E Liberty, Savannah, GA 31401 · thedesotosavannah.com
321 Montgomery St, Savannah, GA 31401 · choicehotels.com
201 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401 · ihg.com
2002 The News Pl, Savannah, GA 31405 · marriott.com
115 Woodspring Drive, Savannah, GA 31405 · woodspring.com
1 Resort Dr, Savannah, GA 31421 · marriott.com
500 W Charlton St, Savannah, GA 31401 · marriott.com
20 Johnston St, Savannah, GA 31405 · hilton.com
150 Montgomery St, Savannah, GA 31401 · marriott.com
126 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401 · hilton.com
4005 Ogeechee Rd, Savannah, GA 31405 · abvisavannahga.com
412 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401 · bestwestern.com
7110 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406 · choicehotels.com
512 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 · marriott.com
300 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401 · choicehotels.com
5 W Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401
110 Ann St, Savannah, GA 31401 · marriott.com
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 2635 Skidaway Road, Savannah, 31404 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 14 West De Renne Avenue, Savannah, 31405-6702 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 7 East Derenne Avenue, Savannah, 31405 · chick-fil-a.com
American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-27:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-28:00 Features: takeaway · 3009 Skidaway Road, Savannah, 31404 · cookout.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 4602 Augusta Road, Garden City, 31408 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4333 Ogeechee Road, Savannah, 31405 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 7801 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31406 · locations.moes.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 318 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, 31406 · pandaexpress.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-24:00; Th-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 4331 Ogeechee Road, Savannah, 31405 · locations.tacobell.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-18:00 · 1919 Bull Street, Savannah, 31401 · foxyloxycafe.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Local, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-15:00 · 501 Montgomery Street, 31401 · rejuicin8.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · joescrabshack.com
Arab, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00 · 2311 Habersham Street, 31401 · alsalaamdeli.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-03:00;Sa 12:00-03:00;Su 12:00-02:00 · 409 West Congress Street, Savannah · boomysbar.com
Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-14:00 · 404 Abercorn Street, Savannah, 31401 · claryscafe.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 16:00-22:00 · 44 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Savannah, 31401 · corleones.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 13:00-21:00, Th-Su 11:00-21:00 · 417 East River Street, Savannah, 31401 · limanisavannah.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 10:30-19:00; Sa-Su 09:30-17:00 · papillote-savannah.com
Southern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00 · 125 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard · repeal33savannah.com
Potato, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-20:00; Th-Sa 12:00-03:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 416 West Broughton Street, Savannah, 31401 · spudniksavannah.com
Drinks, Food Trucks, Food Court · Opening hours: We,Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 2411 De… · starlandyard.com
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 13 East Park Avenue Lane, 31401 · sentientbean.com
Asian, Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:30; Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 · 2112 Bull Street,… · thevaultkitchen.com
Mediterranean, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · zoeskitchen.com
Fondue, Restaurant · Fondue restaurant · meltingpot.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 6724 Waters Avenue, Savannah, 31406 · bowtiebarbecueco.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-22:00 · 102 East Broad Street, Savannah · cha-bella.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-22:00 · 110 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, 31406 · tonisteakhouse.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:00-22:30; Tu-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-23:00,Su 17:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, delivery ·… · theoldepinkhouserestaurant.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,We,Th 11:00-17:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 21 West York Street, 31401 · wrightsquarecafe.com
Salad, Mexican, Sandwich, Burger, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 1 East Broughton Street, Savannah, 31401 · eatkayak.com
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 2705 Bull Street, Savannah, 31401 · 520wings.com
Cuban, Restaurant · Cuban restaurant · 314 Drayton Street, Savannah, 31401 · casaguavacafe.com
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos restaurant · krazytacosga.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 212 East Broughton Street, Savannah, 31401 · leopoldsicecream.com
Persian, Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Persian/Greek restaurant · 41 Whitaker Street, Savannah, 31401 · facebook.com
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Sushi restaurant · 18 East Broughton Street, Savannah, 31401 · sushihanasavannah.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:30 · 149 East Montgomery Cross Road, Savannah, 31406
Dessert, Restaurant · Dessert restaurant · 42 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Savannah, 31401 · luluschocolatebar.com
Noodle, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5 West Broughton Street, Savannah
British, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food
Fast Food · fast food
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Airports
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) 5.3 mi to the centre
Savannah, GA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 10 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 13 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Philadelphia… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERJ-145, Embraer 175, Embraer 170) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, A319, 717, MD-88, CRJ-900, Embraer 175) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, New York, New York*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, Embraer 175, Embraer 170) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Boston, New York
- Air France AF (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A319, 717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Statesboro Bulloch County Airport (TBR) 45 mi to the centre
Statesboro, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Claxton Evans County Airport 44 mi to the centre
Claxton, GA, US
Plantation Airpark 48 mi to the centre
Sylvania, GA, US
Metter Municipal Airport 59 mi to the centre
Metter, GA, US
Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal Airport 59 mi to the centre
Reidsville, GA, US
Getting there by ferry
City Hall Landing - City of Savannah
Ferry terminal · 2.9 mi from the centre
Chatham Area Transit owned Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.2 mi from the centre
Trade Center Landing - Chatham County personal property
Ferry terminal · 3.2 mi from the centre
Waving Girl Landing
Ferry terminal · 3.4 mi from the centre
Daufuskie Water Taxi
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
City Hall Landing to Hutchinson Island
Ferry route · CAT
Waving Girl Landing to Hutchinson Island
Ferry route · CAT
City Hall Landing to Waving Girl Landing
Ferry route · CAT
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Statesboro Bulloch County Airport (TBR); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SAV has direct flights to 13 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, New York, Philadelphia…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: City Hall Landing - City of Savannah, 2.9 mi); routes include City Hall Landing to Hutchinson Island, Waving Girl Landing to Hutchinson Island, City Hall Landing to Waving Girl Landing.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Savannah, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Tours & experiences
Bus Tour
Sightseeing