Tourists need help! (Savannah, Tybee Island, Port Wentworth: rent, hotels, houses)

[reese00]

Greetings! My friends and I are scattered around the US but want to take a trip and meet in Savannah. We have NO IDEA how we will get around. Is there a good transportation system that we can hop on and off of at a reasonable price or should we rent a car? If we are staying in the historical district can we walk to most of the attractions? Can anyone recommend a decent priced place to stay that we can be as close to things as possible? I don't want to sound cheap but this is a side trip with friends and not a family trip so we can't afford to blow a bunch of money. We also don't want to stay in a dive. lol

Any suggestions on "must sees" or "don't do's"?

Any and all info is welcome and I will also read some of the previous posts and see if any help is there.

Thanks so much!
reese

[TakeAhike]

This might get you started--lodging.
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Savannah Hotels: Compare Hotels in Savannah GA | Priceline.com

I think you will need a car. (I would have to visit Tybee Island/beach area.)
In fact--you might want to stay on Tybee. If the trip is planned prior to March--there should be some good rates.)

Savannah Convention and Tourism>>>

Savannah, GA Visitor Information, Restaurants and Hotels

eta--
Here's a city data thread that might be useful>>>
http://www.city-data.com/forum/savan...h-weekend.html

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[bgnzsavnh]

How long will you stay? Walking the historic district is possible
There are enough things to do and see to keep you all busy for days
Savannah Travel & Transportation
Chatham Area Transit - CAT Shuttle in Historic Savannah
SERVING SAVANNAH’S HISTORIC DISTRICT
The fare-free CAT Shuttle connects to most CAT routes serving Savannah and Chatham County. It offers convenient service from downtown hotels, inns and the Savannah Visitors Center to Savannah’s historic sites, squares, River Street, Savannah Belles Ferry, houses of worship and many other attractions throughout the year. The fare-free CAT Shuttle is comfortable and climate-controlled for all-weather service and all vehicles are wheelchair accessible.
Savannah Georgia Rack Card Guide
River Street Riverboat Company
Experience Savannah | Fodor's Travel Guides
Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport Parking / Directions
Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport Airport Info
Savannah Links to Restaurants, Bars, Attractions, Tours, Transportation, Shopping and more.
Savannah - a city guide to history, historic events, tours, and attractions with Historic Tours of America®

and many of the Motels on I-95 offer shuttles to the Historic District

Accommodations in Port Wentworth GA near Savannah, GA
Offers a package with trolly tour of HD from the Inn

[reese00]

Thank you sooo much for the help! I will read through and ask more questions if I have any. You all are always so very helpful on this forum.
Reese