Savannah, Georgia Short-Term Rental Market
Savannah STRs averaged $335/night at 66.5% occupancy in April 2026 with $6,156 average monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Savannah, Georgia is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Savannah market area is 67%. average monthly revenue in the Savannah market area is $6,915. average daily rate in the Savannah market area is $363. the top operator in the Savannah market area is Lucky Savannah with 435 listings. market score is 73/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the wider Savannah market, which covers 3 areas. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Savannah.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Savannah, GA is a high-ADR historic destination drawing 12.9 million annual visitors to its 22 landmark squares, antebellum architecture, and waterfront. As of April 2026, the average daily rate across all Savannah STR listings was $334.94, with average occupancy at 66.5% and RevPAR at $222.63. Revenue per listing averaged $6,156 in April.
The market carries approximately 6,867 tracked listings. Entire-place listings dominate at 6,414 (93.4% of total), with private rooms at 451 and shared rooms at 2. Channel distribution shows a dual-platform tilt: 4,281 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, 2,148 are Airbnb-only, and 438 are VRBO-only.
Bedroom mix is relatively balanced: 1-bedroom properties lead at 1,951 listings, followed by 2-bedroom (1,802), 3-bedroom (1,780), 4-bedroom (796), and 5-plus bedroom (532). The more even distribution across bedroom sizes reflects Savannah’s mix of romantic couples travel, group celebrations, and destination tourism.
Year-over-year performance in April 2026 was marginally soft on occupancy (down 0.69 percentage points) and ADR (down 0.65%), but revenue grew 4.84% year over year. The StaySTRA overall market score is 72.94 out of 100, with rental demand at 89.58 and investability at 87.80, offset by a regulation score of 60.75 reflecting the constrained permitting environment.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 41% |
| Feb | 57% |
| Mar | 66% |
| Apr | 62% |
| May | 62% |
| Jun | 71% |
| Jul | 69% |
| Aug | 54% |
| Sep | 53% |
| Oct | 57% |
| Nov | 49% |
| Dec | 47% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Savannah market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Savannah market as a whole, which includes Savannah, so these counts are not Savannah-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucky Savannah | 435 | 31,408 | ★ 4.70 |
| 2 | Southern Belle Vacation Rentals | 407 | 28,205 | ★ 4.70 |
| 3 | Tybee Vacation Rentals by Vtrips | 294 | 12,417 | ★ 4.54 |
| 4 | Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals | 167 | 7,539 | ★ 4.61 |
| 5 | South Key Management Co | 126 | 16,978 | ★ 4.91 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Savannah?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 31.3% |
| vrbo | 6.4% |
| both | 62.3% |
Home Value Trends (Savannah)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Savannah operates one of Georgia’s most restrictive STVR regimes under Sec 8-6038 of the City Code. All operators must obtain a City of Savannah STVR Certificate before listing or accepting guests. The initial application fee is $400 (non-refundable) and annual renewal is $250. A Business Tax Certificate from the Revenue Department is also required before the STVR Certificate is issued. As of July 2024, all applications and renewals are processed exclusively through the Rentalscape online portal.
STVRs are permitted only within the STVR Overlay District, which covers the Downtown Historic, Victorian Historic, and Streetcar Historic Districts. Non-owner-occupied STVRs are subject to a 20% per-ward residential parcel cap in Downtown and Victorian Districts. As of 2024, all wards have reached this cap. Non-owner-occupied applicants are placed on a waiting list of indeterminate length, effectively creating a moratorium on new non-owner-occupied certificates in the most sought-after historic areas.
Owner-occupied properties are exempt from the cap and remain eligible in all three overlay districts. In the Streetcar District (TN-2 zoning), only owner-occupied multi-unit properties may operate an STVR. Outside the overlay district, STVRs are permitted only in B-C, B-N, B-L, and A-1 commercial zones.
Occupancy is capped at four adult guests for one-to-two bedroom units and two adults per bedroom for larger units. The STVR certificate number must appear in all advertising. Proof of insurance designating short-term rental use and neighbor notification are required at application.
The hotel/motel excise tax is 8% (raised from 6% in September 2023). Enforcement is rated strict.
Market Comparison
At $334.94 ADR and 66.5% occupancy, Savannah sits substantially above national STR medians (approximately $220 ADR, 55% occupancy). RevPAR of $222.63 is roughly double the national median, placing Savannah among the top-performing midsized historic city markets in the Southeast.
The StaySTRA total market score of 72.94 reflects Savannah’s strong demand fundamentals (rental demand 89.58, investability 87.80) partially offset by regulatory constraints (regulation score 60.75) and moderate revenue growth (54.98 following the cap moratorium’s limiting effect on new supply).
Professional management is concentrated among locally specialized operators. The top five by listing count are: Lucky Savannah (435 listings, 31,408 reviews, 4.702 average rating), Southern Belle Vacation Rentals (407 listings, 28,205 reviews, 4.704 rating), Tybee Vacation Rentals by Vtrips (294 listings, 12,417 reviews, 4.543 rating), Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals (167 listings, 7,539 reviews, 4.607 rating), and South Key Management (126 listings, 16,978 reviews, 4.907 rating).
South Key Management has the highest average rating among the top five at 4.907. Lucky Savannah leads by listing count and review volume. Together, the top five operators manage approximately 1,429 of 6,867 total listings, or roughly 20.8% of the market, indicating higher concentration than most comparable markets.
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