Embrace the cozy appeal of fall in Savannah, GA. It’s the ideal season to take your time as the city’s temps grant a much-needed respite. Duck into one of several charming cafes for a morning caffeine pick-me-up and chat with a local while you wait. Savor seasonal menus vibrantly prepared with local ingredients and celebrate at fall festivals, buzzing with excitement. Think local shops as you wander through the Historic Landmark District and stroll through spacious squares. Experience the joy of this comforting season, bathed in the amber glow of fall.
About Savannah
Taxes
- How much is the total cumulative hotel tax? 15%
- How much is the F&B tax? 7%
- How much is the average F&B gratuity? 21%.
Airport
- How many miles from the airport to downtown? 9 miles
- Is there public transportation, such as a bus or subway available? Yes
- How much does the public transportation cost? $1.00
- What is the shuttle bus fare from the airport to downtown? N/A
- What is the taxi fare from airport to downtown? $24-$29 dollars
- How many daily flights in and out of the airport? 72
- Is the airport a hub for any carrier? Delta
- What are the major carriers serving airport? Southwest, JetBlue, Aveo, Allegiant, Delta
Hotels
- How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak night? 2,000 – 3,000
- How many committable hotel rooms downtown on peak within walking distance to convention center? 403 soon to be 750 complimentary transporation is provided if additional hotels are contracted
- How many headquarter hotel properties? 2 – The Westin and soon to be Signa in 2028
- How many rooms available on peak night at the largest headquarter property 400
Convention Center
- How many total gross square feet of exhibit space at Convention Center? 200,000
- How much of this exhibit space is contiguous? 200,000
- How many total gross square feet of meeting space is available at the Convention center? 670,000
- How many meeting rooms does the convention center have? 32
- How big is the largest meeting room? 200,000
- How many ballrooms does the convention center have? 2
- How big is the largest ballroom? 40,000 sq. ft.
- When was the last renovation or expansion? February 2025
- When is a future renovation/expansion scheduled? Just completed full renovation February 2025
- Is there free Wi-Fi at the convention center? In limited areas
- Is there an exclusive in-house Electrical provider? No
- Is there an exclusive in-house AV provider? No
- Is there an exclusive in-house decorator? No
- Is there an exclusive in house caterer? YES – Georgia World Congress staff on site
- Is the convention center a union property? No
Off Site Venues
- How many off site venues within walking distance can host up to 2,000 people? The convention center in combination with the Westin can host 2000. Other offsites include: Historic Railroad Museum up to 10,000, Old Fort Jackson up 2000, and the Savannah Riverboat holds 1000 passengers.
- How many off site venues within a ten-minute bus transfer can host up to 2,000 people? All items listed above
- How many restaurants are within walking distance of the convention center? 4, however, there are dozens a 3 minute ferry ride away
- Can you list local attractions and there whereabouts? Old Savannah Tours, Savannah Queen Riverboat, Broughton Shopping District, City Market, Telfair Museum of Art, Bonaventure Cemetery