Savannah Airport to Hilton Head Island: Getting There
The Savannah airport is about 50 minutes from the bridges onto Hilton Head: rent a car, book a shuttle or car service, or take a cab or Uber.
Book a Savannah Airport Shuttle to Hilton Head
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Island Head Transportation runs pickups and drop-offs at both the Savannah airport and Hilton Head’s own airport, and an hourly car service; Silver Oak runs shuttles too. Book above with your flight details; the cards show the current price for your party.
Cheapest Way from Savannah Airport to Hilton Head, and the Rest
Most flexible
Pick it up in baggage claim and drive yourself, and you have a car for the week. Usually the best value for a family that wants to get around the island. Compare the nine brands on Savannah airport car rental.
Easiest
A driver meets you at baggage claim, tracks your flight and takes you to the door of your rental. Book ahead; the price is per trip, so it works best for a group or for anyone who will bike and walk once on the island.
No booking
Cabs wait on the lower level outside baggage claim, Yellow Cab among them, and will go to any address. Ask for the fare to Hilton Head before you get in: it is a long run for a Savannah cab.
On demand
Ride-share pickup is at the north entrance of baggage claim. Going home, a ride from the island at dawn can be hard to find, so book a car service for an early flight.
The cheapest way from the Savannah airport to Hilton Head depends on your group and your week. For a family staying a week, a rental car usually costs less than two transfers and the rides in between. For one or two people staying near the beach with bikes, Uber or a shared shuttle each way can cost less than a car you leave parked. Whichever you choose, Savannah to Hilton Head Island transportation means an hour on the road across the state line, so pick what suits the week, not just the ride.
Hilton Head Car Service and Airport Shuttle Companies
Airport runs to Savannah and the island airport, with flight tracking and a text when your driver is waiting.
An owner-driven service known for early-morning airport runs and car seats for children.
SUVs and Sprinter vans for groups: golf trips, weddings and every airport run in between.
Chauffeured SUVs and vans for airport transfers and evenings out, with drivers who wait out late flights.
A Hilton Head car service is the easy way to arrive: the driver watches your flight, meets you with the bags and drives you to the door. These four have the strongest Google reviews of the local operators; tap the stars for what riders say. The Savannah airport also lists Diamond Transportation and Hilton Head Limousine, (843) 686-6666, among the limousine and sedan services that work the airport by reservation. A Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport shuttle always needs booking ahead: nothing runs on a timetable.
How Far Is Savannah Airport from Hilton Head?
| From the Savannah airport to | Miles | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| The bridges onto Hilton Head | 39 | 50 minutes |
| Coligny and the south-end beaches | 48 | 1 hour 10 minutes |
How far is the Savannah airport from Hilton Head? SAV to Hilton Head is about 39 miles to the bridges, and nearer 50 to the beaches at the south end, since the island is 12 miles long. Times are without traffic. The usual route is I-95 north into South Carolina, exit 8, then US 278 east through Bluffton; summer Saturdays and weekday evenings are slower. The drive is covered turn by turn on Savannah to Hilton Head, and the airport itself on the Savannah airport guide.
Hilton Head Taxi and Uber
Once you are here, Hilton Head Island taxis work by phone rather than by street hail. The cabs licensed at the island airport are Ferguson Transportation, (843) 842-8088; Apple Transportation, (843) 715-3504; and Native Islander’s Transportation, (843) 384-1403. Uber and Lyft both work on Hilton Head Island and pick up outside the island airport’s terminal; expect a longer wait late at night and early in the morning.
For getting around during the week, the island’s bike paths, golf carts and trolleys are on getting around Hilton Head.
Amtrak to Hilton Head, SC
There is no train station on Hilton Head. Amtrak’s nearest stops are Savannah, on the west side of the city, and Yemassee, South Carolina, north of the island; from either one it is about an hour by road. Book a car service to meet the train, or pick up a rental car in Savannah.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from the Savannah airport to Hilton Head?
Rent a car at the airport and drive about 50 minutes to the bridges, book a shuttle or car service, or take a taxi or Uber from outside baggage claim.
Is there a shuttle from the Savannah airport to Hilton Head?
Yes, by reservation: Island Head Transportation and Silver Oak book online, and several car services make the run. Nothing runs on a timetable, so book ahead.
How far is the Savannah airport from Hilton Head?
About 39 miles to the bridges onto the island, roughly 50 minutes, and about 48 miles to Coligny at the south end.
Does Uber go from the Savannah airport to Hilton Head?
Yes. Pickup is at the north entrance of baggage claim. For the trip back to the airport, especially early in the morning, a booked car service is more reliable.
Is there Uber on Hilton Head Island?
Yes, Uber and Lyft both work on the island, with longer waits late at night and early in the morning. Local taxis take calls too.
Can you take Amtrak to Hilton Head?
Not to the island itself. The nearest Amtrak stations are Savannah and Yemassee, SC, each about an hour away by car.
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