Comparison · New Orleans vs Savannah · United States
New Orleans 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 New Orleans for Jazz and Mardi Gras; choose Savannah for Historic squares, Spanish moss and beaches. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 888 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 888 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for New Orleans
- February–April and October–November
- Best time for Savannah
- March–May and October–November
Side by side
| New Orleans | Savannah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | Jazz, Mardi Gras and French Quarter | Historic squares, Spanish moss and Forsyth Park fountain |
| Best time to visit | February–April and October–November | March–May and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $220–$350 | $220–$360 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 33°C (91°F) | July, 33°C (91°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 17°C (63°F) | January, 16°C (61°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | Tybee Island South Beach |
| Airports | MSY | SAV |
Which one is right for you?
Choose New Orleans for…
Jazz and Mardi Gras. New Orleans sits in a bend of the Mississippi, and its oldest districts, the French Quarter and the Faubourg Marigny, hug the river within walking distance of each other. Most visitors stay in the Quarter or the neighbouring Warehouse District, walk…
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
| # | New Orleans | Savannah |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Square | Forsyth Park |
| 2 | St. Louis Cathedral | The historic squares |
| 3 | The Cabildo | River Street and Factor's Walk |
| 4 | Café du Monde and the French Market | Bonaventure Cemetery |
| 5 | Bourbon Street | Owens–Thomas House and Slave Quarters |
Food compared
| New Orleans | Savannah |
|---|---|
| Beignets | Shrimp and grits |
| Gumbo | Southern fried chicken, family style |
| Jambalaya | Lowcountry boil |
| Po'boy | Pralines |
Which is cheaper?
New Orleans and Savannah cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $220–$350 in New Orleans and $220–$360 in Savannah (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). New Orleans on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 888 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 8 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is New Orleans or Savannah cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $220–$350 in New Orleans and $220–$360 in Savannah (estimates).
+Is New Orleans or Savannah better for a first trip?
Pick New Orleans for Jazz and Mardi Gras, or Savannah for Historic squares, Spanish moss and beaches.
+How far is New Orleans from Savannah?
About 888 km in a straight line.