Comparison · Atlanta vs Savannah · United States
Atlanta vs Savannah
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Atlanta for Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil rights history; choose Savannah for Historic squares, Spanish moss and beaches. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 359 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 359 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Atlanta
- April–May and October–November
- Best time for Savannah
- March–May and October–November
Side by side
| Atlanta | Savannah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | Martin Luther King Jr., Civil rights history and Georgia Aquarium | Historic squares, Spanish moss and Forsyth Park fountain |
| Best time to visit | April–May and October–November | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 3 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $200–$350 | $220–$360 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | July, 33°C (91°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 12°C (54°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | Tybee Island South Beach |
| Airports | ATL | SAV |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Atlanta for…
Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil rights history. Atlanta is the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and the city that reshaped itself for the 1996 Olympics, and both stories are easy to trace: King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and his tomb line Auburn Avenue, while Centennial Olympic Park anchors…
Choose Savannah for…
Historic squares, Spanish moss and beaches. Savannah was laid out in 1733 on a grid of wards around public squares, and 22 of those squares survive, each shaded by live oaks draped in Spanish moss. The historic district runs about 2 km from the cobbled warehouses of River Street south to Forsyth Park…
Top sights compared
| # | Atlanta | Savannah |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Aquarium | Forsyth Park |
| 2 | Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park | The historic squares |
| 3 | National Center for Civil and Human Rights | River Street and Factor's Walk |
| 4 | World of Coca-Cola | Bonaventure Cemetery |
| 5 | BeltLine Eastside Trail | Owens–Thomas House and Slave Quarters |
Food compared
| Atlanta | Savannah |
|---|---|
| Lemon pepper wings | Shrimp and grits |
| Fried chicken and the meat-and-three | Southern fried chicken, family style |
| The Varsity chili dog | Lowcountry boil |
| Shrimp and grits | Pralines |
Which is cheaper?
Atlanta and Savannah cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $200–$350 in Atlanta and $220–$360 in Savannah (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Atlanta on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Atlanta and Savannah are about 359 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 3 days in Atlanta and 3 in Savannah.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Atlanta or Savannah cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $200–$350 in Atlanta and $220–$360 in Savannah (estimates).
+Is Atlanta or Savannah better for a first trip?
Pick Atlanta for Martin Luther King Jr. and Civil rights history, or Savannah for Historic squares, Spanish moss and beaches.
+How far is Atlanta from Savannah?
About 359 km in a straight line.