Budget · Savannah · United States
Savannah on a budget
What a trip to Savannah really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Savannah is moderately priced for most international visitors. Budget roughly $100–$160 per person per day on a tight budget, $220–$360 mid-range and $500–$1,200 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in January and August–September.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $100–$160 a day
- Mid-range
- $220–$360 a day
- Luxury
- $500–$1,200 a day
- Local currency
- USD
- Free sights
- 7
Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $100–$160 | $300–$480 | $500–$800 | $700–$1,120 |
| Mid-range | $220–$360 | $660–$1,080 | $1,100–$1,800 | $1,540–$2,520 |
| Luxury | $500–$1,200 | $1,500–$3,600 | $2,500–$6,000 | $3,500–$8,400 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Savannah, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| City bus fare | about $2; downtown shuttle and ferry free |
| Family-style Southern lunch | about $25–$35 |
| Shrimp and grits main | about $20–$30 |
| Ice cream scoop | about $5–$8 |
| Ghost tour on foot | about $25–$40 |
| House museum ticket | about $15–$25 |
| Cocktail downtown | about $12–$16 |
| Mid-range historic district hotel | about $200–$350 per night |
Money-saving tips
- Use the free downtown shuttle and the free Savannah Belles Ferry instead of taxis.
- The squares, Forsyth Park, River Street, Bonaventure Cemetery and Colonial Park Cemetery are all free.
- Hotel rates spike around St. Patrick's Day and spring weekends; January and August are usually lowest.
- Hotels near the airport or on the Southside cost far less than downtown, but add parking or ride-hailing costs.
- A Telfair combination ticket is cheaper than visiting its three sites separately.
- Eat your main meal at lunch, when Southern restaurants offer lower-priced plates.
Free things to do
- Forsyth Park — Savannah's largest park covers about 12 hectares at the southern edge of the historic district, with a white cast-iron fountain from 1858, live-oak paths, a Confederate memorial, playgrounds and a fragrant garden.
- The historic squares — General Oglethorpe's 1733 plan placed a square at the centre of every ward, and 22 remain.
- River Street and Factor's Walk — A cobbled street along the Savannah River lined with 19th-century cotton warehouses, where cotton factors once graded and sold bales.
- Bonaventure Cemetery — A former plantation on a bluff over the Wilmington River, this Victorian cemetery is known for its avenues of moss-hung live oaks and sculpted monuments, including the grave of songwriter Johnny Mercer.
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist — Savannah's Catholic cathedral on Lafayette Square has French Gothic twin spires visible across the historic district, Austrian stained glass and a richly painted interior restored in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Savannah Belles Ferry — Free passenger ferries run by the city transit authority cross the Savannah River between River Street and Hutchinson Island in a few minutes.
Where to stay on a budget
$$ · Best for couples, families, quiet stays and budget
Victorian District and Forsyth Park
Painted Victorian houses and the city's big park with its white fountain
$$ · Best for solo travellers, budget, food lovers and nightlife
Starland District
Murals, food trucks, vintage shops and student energy south of Forsyth Park
$$$ · Best for beach, families and budget
Tybee Island
Beach town with a lighthouse, pier and casual seafood shacks
Eating well for less
- Fried green tomatoes — Brunch spots and Southern restaurants downtown.
Getting around for less
Telfair Museums combination ticket
Covers the Telfair Academy, Jepson Center and Owens–Thomas House over several days.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Savannah cost?
About $1,100–$1,800 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $500–$800 on a tight budget.
+Is Savannah expensive?
It is moderately priced for international visitors. Use the free downtown shuttle and the free Savannah Belles Ferry instead of taxis.
+How much money do I need per day in Savannah?
Roughly $100–$160 on a budget and $220–$360 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Savannah?
Usually in January and August–September.