Visit Savannah/Hilton Head.When you deplane at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, opportunities for a getaway full of Southern charm abound. Whether you're staying in Savannah, plan to spend your trip on Hilton Head, or want to enjoy the best both have to offer, it's most convenient with a set of wheels.
January to February is the best time for budget travelersConsidered to be Savannah's low season, the first months of the year are ideal for visitors looking to get the most for their money. Hotel prices can be at their lowest, apart from the dates around the New Year.
A beautiful island resort off the southern end of South Carolina, Hilton Head Island is just 20 miles north of Savannah, Georgia and 95 miles south of Charleston.
The best time to visit Savannah is from March to July when the weather is warm and pleasant and the flowers are in full bloom. Mid to late summer can bring extreme heat and humidity which can make it unpleasant for some visitors.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport serves the city of Savannah, Georgia, and handles around 2.8 million travelers annually. SAV Airport is about a 17-minute drive in ideal road and traffic conditions from downtown Savannah, which is located 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the airport.
The average daily cost (per person) in Savannah is $160, while the average daily cost in Charleston is $170. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment.
Savannah's beauty is bursting throughout the city. Between the Spanish moss and live oak trees to historic architecture and marsh views, the city is full of sites you simply cannot miss. Grab your camera and head to the most photographed places in Savannah on your next visit.
Getting to Hilton Head Island by RailSit back, relax, and take the train! Amtrak service is available via Savannah, GA, which is a short 45-minute trip from Hilton Head Island, or via Yemassee, SC, which is just one hour from Hilton Head Island.
Most Savannah itineraries you'll find online are probably for 3 days in Savannah. And it's true that you *can* squeeze all the highlights into just 3 days, to either fit into a long weekend, or to tack on to a longer vacation that also includes Charleston or Hilton Head.
In general, savannas grow in tropical regions 8° to 20° from the Equator. Conditions are warm to hot in all seasons, but significant rainfall occurs for only a few months each year—about October to March in the Southern Hemisphere and April to September in the Northern Hemisphere.