Comparison · Myrtle Beach vs Savannah · United States
Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach for Grand Strand beaches, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and lower day-to-day costs; choose Savannah for historic squares, Spanish moss and a short break. Myrtle Beach is generally less expensive, and the two are about 273 km (169 mi) apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 273 km (169 mi)
- Less expensive
- Myrtle Beach
- Best time for Myrtle Beach
- May–June and September–October
- Best time for Savannah
- March–May and October–November
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Side by side
| Myrtle Beach | Savannah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | Grand Strand beaches, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and SkyWheel | Historic squares, Spanish moss and Forsyth Park fountain |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September–October | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 7 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | US$150–260 | US$220–360 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | July, 33°C (91°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 14°C (57°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 5 |
| Beaches | Central Myrtle Beach | Tybee Island South Beach |
| Airports | MYR | SAV |
Month by month
Going by our guides' own ratings, the better pick is Myrtle Beach in June–September, and Savannah in February–April and November–December. Both are at their best in May and October.
| Month | Myrtle Beach | Savannah | Better pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C (57°F), 9 rainy days | 16°C (61°F), 9 rainy days | No clear pick |
| February | 15°C (59°F), 8 rainy days | 18°C (64°F), 8 rainy days · shoulder season | Savannah |
| March | 19°C (66°F), 8 rainy days | 22°C (72°F), 8 rainy days · best time | Savannah |
| April | 23°C (73°F), 7 rainy days · shoulder season | 26°C (79°F), 6 rainy days · best time | Savannah |
| May | 27°C (81°F), 8 rainy days · best time | 30°C (86°F), 7 rainy days · best time | Both at their best |
| June | 30°C (86°F), 10 rainy days · best time | 32°C (90°F), 12 rainy days · shoulder season | Myrtle Beach |
| July | 32°C (90°F), 12 rainy days · shoulder season | 33°C (91°F), 13 rainy days | Myrtle Beach |
| August | 31°C (88°F), 12 rainy days · shoulder season | 32°C (90°F), 13 rainy days | Myrtle Beach |
| September | 28°C (82°F), 9 rainy days · best time | 30°C (86°F), 10 rainy days | Myrtle Beach |
| October | 24°C (75°F), 6 rainy days · best time | 26°C (79°F), 6 rainy days · best time | Both at their best |
| November | 19°C (66°F), 7 rainy days | 21°C (70°F), 6 rainy days · best time | Savannah |
| December | 15°C (59°F), 8 rainy days | 17°C (63°F), 8 rainy days · shoulder season | Savannah |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Myrtle Beach for…
Grand Strand beaches, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and lower day-to-day costs. Myrtle Beach is the centre of the Grand Strand, about 100 km of almost continuous Atlantic beach running from Little River near the North Carolina line to Pawleys Island. It is a classic American family beach destination: an oceanfront boardwalk and…
Choose Savannah for…
Historic squares, Spanish moss and a short break. 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
| # | Myrtle Beach | Savannah |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade | Forsyth Park |
| 2 | SkyWheel Myrtle Beach | The historic squares |
| 3 | Broadway at the Beach | River Street and Factor's Walk |
| 4 | Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach | Bonaventure Cemetery |
| 5 | Brookgreen Gardens | Owens–Thomas House and Slave Quarters |
Food compared
| Myrtle Beach | Savannah |
|---|---|
| Calabash-style seafood | Shrimp and grits |
| Seafood buffet | Southern fried chicken, family style |
| Shrimp and grits | Lowcountry boil |
| She-crab soup | Pralines |
Which is cheaper?
Myrtle Beach is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about US$150–260 per person there, against US$220–360 in Savannah (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Myrtle Beach on a budget.
Myrtle Beach or Savannah from the U.S.
Worked out from time zones and airport coordinates: straight-line distances, not flight routes.
| Myrtle Beach | Savannah | |
|---|---|---|
| Time vs New York | Same time | Same time |
| Time vs Los Angeles | +3 h | +3 h |
| From New York (JFK) | 556 mi (895 km) | 717 mi (1,150 km) |
| From Los Angeles (LAX) | 2,250 mi (3,630 km) | 2,150 mi (3,470 km) |
| U.S. plugs | U.S. plugs fit | U.S. plugs fit |
From New York, Myrtle Beach is about 161 miles (259 km) closer than Savannah in a straight line.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Myrtle Beach and Savannah are about 273 km (169 mi) apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 7 days in Myrtle Beach and 3 in Savannah.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Myrtle Beach or Savannah cheaper?
Myrtle Beach is usually less expensive: about US$150–260 a day mid-range against US$220–360 (estimates).
+Is Myrtle Beach or Savannah better for a first trip?
Pick Myrtle Beach for Grand Strand beaches, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and lower day-to-day costs, or Savannah for historic squares, Spanish moss and a short break.
+How far is Myrtle Beach from Savannah?
About 273 km (169 mi) in a straight line.