Ways to go.
It's possible, and fascinating, to spend days simply strolling the nation's largest Landmark Historic District. But with so much more to see, you might opt for other transportation. Find it in the form of scooters, trolleys, buses, taxis or horse-drawn carriages by using the links below.
Airport shuttle
Free Historic District shuttle
The free CAT Shuttle transports passengers in the Historic District and provides convenient service from downtown hotels and the Savannah Visitor Information Center to many historic sites.
The Shuttle also connects to other bus routes serving the downtown area. Fares for one-way service are 75 cents. A weekly CAT Unlimited Weekly Pass is good for unlimited rides and is only $12.
Or take advantage of DOT, our new fare-free Downtown Transportation system! Swing through downtown aboard the Express Shuttle, ride the rails on the historic River Street Streetcar or hop on the Ferry to Hutchinson Island and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. Operating hours are from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. starting June 8th.
Ride Fare-Free on the Savannah Belles
Experience Savannah from a different point of view. The Savannah River is one of historic Savannah's most enthralling thoroughfares... a highway for a colorful mix of tour boats, yachts, tugs and ocean-going vessels. The Savannah Belles Ferry system is the newest member of the Savannah maritime family. The ferry system offers a unique alternative to the Talmadge Bride as a link between Savannah and Hutchinson Island, site of the 330,000 square feet Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. With connections to the free downtown CAT Shuttle, which serves the Historic District’s major hotels and other notable sites, the ferry fleet provides stable, breathtaking passage shore-to-shore and is now an integral element of Savannah's public transportation system.
The Savannah Belles Ferry fleet includes two very distinct vessels; each named for noteworthy women in Savannah’s history. The first vessel is the Juliette Gordon Low, named for the founder of the Girl Scouts of America. The second vessel is the Susie King Taylor, named for the freed slave woman and Civil war nurse who opened one of Savannah’s first schools for African-American children.
Traffic laws
While driving in the Historic District, please remember:
- Yield when approaching a square. Vehicles traveling around the square have the right of way.
- Making a left turn from a divided street is permissible. So is a right turn on a red light.
City Parking
Find information all about the City's Visitor Day Pass, Disability Parking, Smart Cards, Metered Parking and Enforcement by looking through the City Parking Guide. City-owned and operated garage locations and details are also available in the guide for your convenience.
