Getting around
Park once, then walk, ride or float
Check before you go. Prices, hours and routes change, and special events (above all St. Patrick's Day) bring closures and higher rates. The official links below always have the latest.
Parking
- Street metersPay at the meter or with the free ParkSavannah app (or parksav.net) wherever you see ParkSavannah decals. The city says meters are enforced Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., north of Liberty Street, and Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., south of it.
- City garagesBryan Street, Eastern Wharf, Liberty Street, Robinson, State Street and Whitaker Street (under Ellis Square). The city lists weekday rates of $1 to $2 an hour with daily maximums, flat weekend rates, and a special-event rate. Liberty Street is the cheapest. Garage rates and map.
- Visitor Day PassLets you park past the time limit at meters with a limit of one hour or more: $15 for 24 hours or $24 for 48 hours. Buy it with your plate number at Mobility & Parking Services in the Bryan Street Garage, 100 E. Bryan St., weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Not valid in street-sweeping zones. Visitor passes.
The free DOT Express Shuttle
CAT runs the free DOT shuttle for the City of Savannah around the Historic District, connecting the visitor center, city garages, attractions, shops, restaurants and hotels. It's ADA accessible (service animals only). CAT says it comes about every 10 minutes, seven days a week; published hours are roughly 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and shorter on weekends and holidays, with no service on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day (and, per the city, St. Patrick's parade day).
The free Savannah Belles Ferry
The Savannah Belles Ferry crosses the river for free between the River Street Riverwalk and Hutchinson Island (the Convention Center and the Westin), every 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Its landings are at City Hall, at the Waving Girl (Morrell Park, near the Marriott) and at the Westin. The ferries are ADA accessible, take bikes and luggage, and leashed or carried dogs are welcome. They're named for women from Savannah's history, including Juliette Gordon Low, Susie King Taylor, Florence Martus and Mary Musgrove.
Walking tips
- Follow the squares.The historic district is a grid of wards around squares, so you're rarely more than a few minutes from shade and a bench. The Routes button on the map plans walks between places.
- Watch your step.Old brick and stone sidewalks, tree roots and the steep stairs and ramps down to River Street can be uneven. Wear comfortable shoes.
- Take water and shade.Savannah summers are hot and humid. Check the weather chip at the top of the app.
- Cross with care.Cars drive around each square, so look both ways at every corner.
