When to Go
Best Time to Visit
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March–May, October–November. Comfortable shoulder months without summer humidity; April’s azaleas bloom in every square.
Warmest in Savannah: Jul (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Aug (~22 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Daily Spend in USD
Budget
Budget
$85/day
Mid-range
$200/day
Luxury
$480/day
- Budget $85/day ≈ €74 · £63 · ₹8,100 · A$120 · C$120
- Mid-range $200/day ≈ €175 · £150 · ₹19,000 · A$290 · C$285
- Luxury $480/day ≈ €420 · £360 · ₹46,000 · A$690 · C$680
Converted at ECB reference rates, refreshed daily.
Boutique inns in the historic district push the top tier; chain hotels stay reasonable.
With Kids
Family Travel
Forsyth Park playground, the Pirate House restaurant, a riverboat sightseeing cruise.
Together
Couples Travel
An evening square-walk in moonlight, a Mrs. Wilkes dining-room lunch, a Bonaventure Cemetery afternoon.
On Your Own
Solo Travel
Walkable historic centre, ghost-tour scene welcomes solo travelers, the SCAD art-school energy.
Food
What to Eat
- Shrimp and grits. Same Low-Country classic as Charleston — Mrs. Wilkes does the best version in town.
- Fried green tomatoes. Cornmeal-crusted tomato slices, fried — a Southern starter.
- Praline. Pecan-sugar candy — Leopold’s and River Street Sweets are the iconic stops.
- Sweet tea. Black tea brewed sweet — the universal Southern beverage, free refills.
Transportation
Getting Around
Walk the historic squares; free DOT shuttles and pedicabs cover longer trips.
You can carry an open-container drink in the historic district — Savannah is one of the few US cities with this rule.
Where to Base Yourself
Neighborhoods
- Historic District. Squares grid — Spanish moss, antebellum mansions, the Cathedral of St. John.
- River Street. Cobblestone waterfront — restaurants, river-cruise dock, candy shops.
- Starland. Hip south district — coffee shops, breweries, the SCAD art scene.
Get Your Bearings
Savannah Map & Walking Distances
City centerNeighborhoodsClick the map to enable scroll zoom
- Historic Districtneighborhood11 min walk from center
- River Streetneighborhood19 min walk from center
- Starlandneighborhood3.2 km from center
What to Know
Safety
Very safe in the historic district by day; some east-side neighborhoods feel rough after dark — stay near the squares.