How to get to Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District from Savannah/Hilton Head Airport (SAV)
From Savannah/Hilton Head Airport (SAV) to Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District at 201 W Bay St you can take a taxi, rideshare, or rental car for about a 20–25 minute drive (no hotel airport shuttle). A public option is CAT’s 100X Airport Express to downtown; the hotel is a short walk from the downtown stops near City Market and Ellis Square.
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At the airport — quick overview
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is the nearest airport to downtown Savannah. The drive time to Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District is typically about 20–25 minutes, depending on traffic.
The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle. If you prefer not to drive, choose taxi or rideshare (Uber/Lyft), or the regional CAT 100X Airport Express bus to downtown.
- No hotel airport shuttle is available.
- Typical drive time: about 20–25 minutes (variable with traffic).
- Taxi and rideshare services operate from the airport curbside.
| Option | Notes |
|---|---|
| Taxi / Rideshare | Direct door-to-door to 201 W Bay St — convenient if you have luggage. |
| Rental car | Good for day trips (Tybee Island, Hilton Head). Hotel offers valet-only parking for registered guests. |
| CAT 100X Airport Express | Daily bus service to downtown; get off near the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center and walk or transfer into the Historic District. |
Taking the CAT 100X Airport Express (cheaper public option)
CAT’s 100X Airport Express runs between the airport and downtown Savannah with daily service. The bus stops at the downtown intermodal center; from there it’s a short walk, local transit connection, or a quick rideshare to Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District.
There is no hotel-specific stop for the 100X; plan to disembark at the downtown transit center and walk toward City Market / Ellis Square (the hotel is at the corner of West Bay and Barnard Streets). Check CAT schedules for exact departure times and downtown stop locations before you travel.
- 100X runs daily; confirm times on CAT/Visit Savannah websites.
- Arrive at the downtown intermodal center, then walk or take a short rideshare to 201 W Bay St.
- Carry small change or use the CAT fare options; local fares and schedules may change.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| At SAV | Board the CAT 100X Airport Express |
| Downtown | Disembark at Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center |
| To hotel | Walk toward City Market/Ellis Square or take a short rideshare |
Taxi or rideshare (fastest public-door option)
Taxis and rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) pick up at the airport curb and offer direct service to Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District; travel time is usually 20–25 minutes depending on traffic. This is the simplest option with luggage.
If you’re arriving late or with a group, request a larger vehicle in the rideshare app. There are no hotel-curbstanding restrictions noted, but if you need assistance with luggage you can request porter help at the hotel’s 24-hour front desk.
- Request curbside pickup at the airport ground transportation area.
- Select a vehicle size in your app if you have many bags.
- Tip: taxi/rideshare drops you at 201 W Bay St (hotel address) — short walk from River Street and City Market.
| Why choose it | When it helps |
|---|---|
| Direct door-to-door | If you have lots of luggage or arrive late |
| Faster than the bus | When you need to get downtown quickly |
Driving, rental car, and hotel parking
If you rent a car, the hotel’s parking is valet-only and available for registered guests. Valet details and rates are listed by the hotel (valet-only parking with unlimited in-and-out privileges for registered guests).
Consider whether you really need a car: the Historic District is highly walkable and many downtown attractions are within a short walk; parking fees and one-vehicle-per-room rules can make a car more of a hassle than a help.
- Hotel parking: valet-only, daily fee (contact hotel or IHG page for current rate).
- Parking is limited to one vehicle per room and includes unlimited in-and-out privileges for registered guests (per hotel information).
- After checkout, hourly valet rates may apply — contact the front desk for details.
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Valet-only; for registered guests only |
| One vehicle per room | Hotel policy |
| Hourly parking after checkout | Available — check with front desk |
Walking from downtown stops / getting to the front door
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District sits at 201 West Bay Street on the corner of Bay and Barnard Streets, directly adjacent to City Market and across from Ellis Square. From most downtown points (River Street, City Market, Ellis Square) it’s a short walk.
If you arrive at the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center, head toward City Market and Ellis Square; the hotel is visible from Bay Street in that area. The Historic District is walkable, and many attractions are within about a mile or less.
- Hotel address: 201 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401 — corner of Bay & Barnard.
- Nearby landmarks: Ellis Square, City Market, River Street — all within a few minutes on foot.
- Walking is the easiest way to move around this part of the Historic District.
| From | Approx. walking notes |
|---|---|
| River Street / City Market | Just steps — cross Bay Street toward Ellis Square |
| Downtown intermodal center | Short walk or local transfer into the Historic District |
| Savannah Amtrak station | Short drive (no free shuttle) — taxi/rideshare recommended |
Pet, check-in, and fees to know on arrival
Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District is pet-friendly (dogs only), allows up to two dogs per room with a non-refundable fee per dog; service animals are exempt from fees. The minimum check-in age is 21 and standard check-in time is 4:00 PM with check-out at 11:00 AM.
A mandatory destination/resort fee applies per room, per night and includes fitness center access, in-room bottled water, and in-room coffee; the hotel also collects a refundable deposit at check-in per accommodation, per day. The property does not accept cash for payment and requires a credit card for incidentals and pre-authorization.
- Pet policy: up to two dogs per room, non-refundable fee per dog; service animals exempt.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age: 21.
- A nightly resort/destination fee and a refundable deposit are collected at the property; contact hotel for current amounts.
| Item | Known detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | 4:00 PM / 11:00 AM |
| Minimum check-in age | 21 |
| Resort/destination fee & deposit | Mandatory fee and refundable deposit collected at property |
