Destination Guides: Savannah, United States - City Information

Population:                  131,370

Elevation:                    42 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   74.7 square miles

Location:                     Savannah is situated at the mouth of the Savannah River, which forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina.  The Intracoastal Waterway runs along the east coast, much of which is comprised of ecologically vital marshes.

Time Zone:                  Savannah is located in the Eastern Time zone (when it’s noon in Savannah, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles).  Savannah observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October

Weather:

Climate:

Local Seasons:

Due to its year round moderate climate, great golf, shopping and dining, any time of year is great for a visit.  Winter daytime temperatures can get into the 70s F but usually average in the mid 60s F, allowing visitors to enjoy many of the cities sites and attractions. While a dusting of snow is possible, it rarely sticks.  Spring and fall are slightly warmer but offer the same opportunities to travelers.  Summers are busy and the weather can be very warm and humid.  With the nearby beaches, it’s a great time to work on that perfect tan.  Naturally, golf is always close at hand and available year round.

How to Get There:

By Car

I-95 is the major north/south interstate from New England to Miami and is just 10 miles from Savannah's Historic District. I-16 is the major east/west interstate from Savannah to Atlanta.

 

By Air

Savannah International Airport (SAV/KSAV)

400 Airways Avenue

Savannah, GA 31408

912-964-0514

Serving the Greater Savannah Region of the Colonial Coast of Georgia and the Low Country of South Carolina.  The airport is served by many of the regional carriers.

Ground Transportation:

Taxi, rental cars, and limousine service are available at the airport

By Train:

Amtrak

2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
Savannah, GA 31401

800-USA-RAIL

By Bus

Greyhound Bus Lines
610 Oglethorpe Ave.

Savannah, GA 31401
912-232-2135
Savannah is a regular stop on Greyhound routes, both for passengers and next-day Florida-Georgia package service.

Getting Around:

Chatham Area Transit (CAT)
900 East Gwinnett St.

Savannah, GA 31401
912-233-5767
CAT offers fixed bus routes in Savannah and Chatham County.

Scooters
Coastal Scooters
418 W. Broughton Street
Savannah, GA 31401
912-232-5513

Belles Ferry
912-447-4000
Getting to Hutchinson from Downtown is easier than ever. The Belles Ferry leaves the ferry landings on River Street and Hutchinson Island at regular intervals.

The Cat Shuttle
912-233-5767
This free and convenient shuttle has 32 stops throughout the Historic District including shops, attractions, hotels and more.

National Holidays:

New Year’s Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January

President’ Day, the third Monday in February

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, the first Monday in September

Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25

New Year’s Eve, December 31