Car rental in Savannah, GA
Book a car from a local host in Savannah — pick up at Savannah/Hilton Head (SAV) or near the Historic District, and have Tybee Island in reach the same afternoon.
Plan. Pick. Drive Savannah.
A car rental in Savannah is your key to the Lowcountry coast. The Historic District itself is one of the great walking cities in America — 22 squares, live oaks, Forsyth Park at the end of it — and you genuinely don't need a car downtown. What you need a car for is everything just beyond it: Tybee Island half an hour east, Hilton Head across the state line, the Golden Isles down the coast.
Ride connects you with local hosts around the city, so you can collect a car at Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) when you land or pick one up near where you're staying in the Victorian District, Starland or out on Wilmington Island. Take a convertible for the coast road, an SUV if there are four of you and beach gear, or something small and easy for the narrow Historic District streets — and skip the counter queue entirely.
Savannah, GA car rental: How it works
Renting a car in Savannah takes three steps and about as many minutes.
Enter a date and location in Savannah, GA (or beyond), filter to find the best car for you, and read reviews from previous renters.
Rent a car nearby or get one delivered to many airports, train stations, hotels, or even your home.
Your host sends pickup details, and you head straight for the roads of Savannah. Questions? Chat with your host or contact support anytime.
Recent Savannah, GA car rental reviews
- RFord Mustang Convertible · 2022
“Pickup was painless and the car was spotless. Made our Savannah trip easy.”
Riley — May 9, 2026 - DJeep Wrangler · 2023
“Great host and a fair price — way better than the counter.”
David — August 21, 2025 - MToyota RAV4 · 2024
“Booked in a minute, contactless handoff, and the car was exactly as listed. Would rent in Savannah again.”
Maya — October 3, 2025
Things to do
and places to see
in Savannah, GA
Savannah is small enough to see on foot and worth doing that way — park the car for a day and walk it. The city's pleasures are close together and slow-paced, which makes it the rare place where the rental earns its keep on the days you leave town rather than the days you stay in it.
Rent the perfect car
- The Historic District's 22 squares & Forsyth Park
The reason people come. Walk the squares north to south and finish at the Forsyth Park fountain — it's a couple of easy hours and the best introduction to the city there is.
- River Street & the riverfront
Cobblestones, old cotton warehouses and container ships sliding past close enough to feel. Busy and touristy, and still worth an evening.
- Bonaventure Cemetery
Live oaks, Spanish moss and Victorian statuary a few miles east of downtown. It's the classic case for having a car in Savannah — awkward to reach without one, unforgettable once you're there.
Extend your weekend
or work trip
These four trips are the reason the rental gets booked — beaches, barrier islands and a second historic city, all within an easy drive of Savannah.
- 30m20 mi ETybee Island
Savannah's beach, and the easiest possible first drive. Go early in summer — the paid beach lots fill fast.
- 45m35 mi NEHilton Head Island, SC
Across the state line for beaches, golf and a slower afternoon. Comfortably a half-day round trip.
- 1h 30m85 mi SJekyll Island & St. Simons — the Golden Isles
Georgia's barrier islands at their best. A full day, and the drive down the coast is genuinely part of it.
- 2h110 mi NECharleston, SC
The natural pairing with Savannah. Doable in a long day, better as an overnight if your booking allows.
Why rent a car on Ride?
Find deals on all kinds of drives in Savannah, GA — and throughout the U.S. — from the everyday to the extraordinary. Rent the perfect vehicle for your budget.
Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you're going. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest, like airports, train stations, and hotels.
24/7 support and roadside assistance mean help is just a call away — plus you can choose from a range of protection plans.
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Rental car pickup locations
throughout Savannah
Get your vehicle delivered right to you or wherever you're going in Savannah, GA, including Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV). Popular Savannah pickup locations include:
- Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
The main gateway, and the most common place to start a Savannah rental. It sits just west of the city near Pooler, so you're on the road to the Historic District within about twenty minutes of landing — no counter, no queue.
- Historic District & Downtown
Best if you flew in without a car or arrived by another route and only need wheels for part of your stay. Pick up downtown on the morning you're heading to Tybee or Hilton Head, and skip paying to park it the rest of the week.
- Southside, Pooler & Wilmington Island
Convenient if you're staying outside the Historic District or want easy access to I-95. Parking is free and simple out here, and you're already pointed toward the coast.
Airport pickup made easy
Hosts meet you curbside or deliver to the terminal across the Lowcountry.
Hosts deliver to easy meet-up points at the airport, so you can skip the terminal hustle and get comfortable with the car without a rush.
Skip the rental counter at hundreds of popular airports. Find and pick up the car with the app and hit the road in no time.
Cancel for a full refund within 24 hours of booking (1 hour for last-minute trips), or pick a Flexible car for a window up to 14 days out.
Savannah car rentals for any occasion
Booking by the week or month in Savannah usually costs less per day than a short rental. It suits extended stays, seasonal work, relocations, and anyone spending a stretch on the coast rather than a weekend. Message the host directly about a longer booking — many will quote a monthly rate.
Savannah runs on events, and most of them need cars. Weddings in particular fill the calendar here, along with bachelorette weekends and reunions, and guests staying across the Historic District, Pooler and Tybee all need a way to move between venues. Book early — event weekends are the tightest inventory of the year.
For a Savannah holiday, pick the car for the day trips rather than the city. A convertible is a genuinely good idea on the coast road; an SUV makes more sense with four people and beach gear headed to Tybee or the Golden Isles. Spring and autumn weekends are the busiest, so lock in your dates ahead.
Top tips for renting a car in Savannah
Getting around Savannah is easy once you know what to expect on the road. These tips help you move smoothly from the moment you pick up your car to the last mile.
What are the road rules and driving conditions in Savannah?
Driving in Savannah is easy and slow-paced compared with a big metro, with one quirk that catches every visitor: the Historic District's grid is interrupted by squares, and you must yield to traffic already circling and drive around each one rather than straight through. Streets downtown are narrow with heavy pedestrian and trolley-tour traffic, and you'll share them with horse-drawn carriages, so keep your speed low. Summers are hot and humid with afternoon storms. Right on red is legal unless a sign says otherwise.
What is parking like in Savannah?
The simplest answer for a full day downtown is a city garage. On-street parking throughout the Historic District is metered — pay through the ParkSavannah app — and it's free on Sundays in many areas, but the residential permit zones just outside the core catch a lot of visitors out. If you're heading to Tybee Island in summer, the beach lots are paid and fill early, so arrive in the morning.
Are there toll roads in Savannah?
There are no toll roads in Savannah — you can drive the entire area without paying a toll. Georgia's only tolls are the optional Peach Pass express lanes up in metro Atlanta, roughly four hours away, and they have no bearing on a coastal trip. Drive freely, including out to Tybee, Hilton Head and the Golden Isles.
Are there gas stations and EV chargers in Savannah?
Both are easy to find in Savannah. Gas stations are plentiful along the Abercorn Street corridor and near the I-95 interchanges, which covers most of the ways you'll leave town. EV charging is available downtown and at I-95 stops, though the network is less dense here than in Atlanta — if you book an EV, plan your charge before a longer run down to the Golden Isles.
Do I need a car in Savannah?
Not for the Historic District — it's exceptionally walkable, one of the best strolling cities in the country, and a car is close to a liability downtown. You do want one for everything outside it: Tybee Island, Hilton Head, the Golden Isles and Bonaventure Cemetery are all impractical without wheels. The common move is renting for the days you're leaving the city rather than the whole stay.
Frequently asked questions
about Savannah car rentals
How much does it cost to rent a car?
Expect to pay around the daily rate shown in the stats bar at the top of this page. The exact price depends on the vehicle, how far ahead you book, and how long you keep it — longer bookings bring the daily rate down. Savannah is seasonal, so spring weekends, summer beach season and wedding dates run higher than a quiet midweek stay.
What types of cars can I rent?
You'll find compacts, sedans, SUVs and convertibles from local hosts across the city and out toward the islands. Convertibles are a popular choice for the coast road to Tybee and Hilton Head, SUVs suit groups carrying beach gear to the Golden Isles, and a compact is the easiest thing to park on the narrow Historic District streets. Filter by category above to see what's free on your dates.
What documents and paperwork do you need to rent a car on Ride?
A valid driver's license, a credit or debit card, and proof of insurance if you're declining a protection plan. International renters need a passport and, in some states, an International Driving Permit alongside their home license.
Is insurance included when renting a car on Ride?
Third-party liability insurance comes standard on every trip. Beyond that you choose a vehicle protection plan at checkout, which sets your deductible and what damage is covered.
Can someone else drive the car I rent?
Yes — additional drivers can be added to the booking. Each one needs to be approved before they drive, so add them when you book rather than at handoff.
What happens if the car breaks down?
Roadside assistance is included on every trip and support is available 24/7. Contact support first; they'll coordinate with your host and arrange recovery.
Can I cancel a booking?
Yes. Cancellation is free within 24 hours of booking (1 hour for last-minute trips), or pick a Flexible car for a window up to 14 days out.
