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Top tips for renting a car at Savannah/Hilton Head airport

  • Renting a car at Savannah/Hilton Head Airport (SAV) offers the easiest way of getting around Savannah, GA. Unlike the taxis, buses, rideshare, or shuttle services, a car rental at Savannah/Hilton Head Airport provides you a perfect SUV for offloading or a van when traveling with a few passengers, among other vehicles based on your preference and unique requirements. Once the rental car is in your possession, you can drive and explore any destination of choice. That's an opportunity you can't afford with public transportation that follows the same route and schedule all day.
  • If you're confined to a tight budget, it will help if you booked your car in advance. A car rental at Savannah/Hilton Head Airport will usually impose extra charges due to tax fees, car insurance, and the convenience they provide international passengers. Booking a month before your travel date ensures you get lower than regular prices. It also guarantees you'll get your preferred car model, unlike when you rent during peak seasons in summer and fall, when there's an influx of passengers wanting rental cars.
  • Returning your rental vehicle is easy with a Savannah/Hilton Head Airport car rental. Follow the "Car Rental Return" signs that lead to the covered parking lot outside the baggage claims area. In case your flight is scheduled to take off during the car rental after-hours, you can still return the car. Once you park and lock the car, complete the contact form and drop it (together with the keys) in the dropbox. Still, you'll be responsible for the automobile until the rental agent inspects the car.
  • Like any other city, Savanna, GA, also experiences traffic congestion during the rush hour. If you have a morning flight, you can expect virtually no traffic leaving the city to return the car. It would be best to drive on I-16 as there're periodic road closures on Abercorn Ext/204 to the east. If you're heading to the city during morning rush hour (at around 6.30 am to 7.45 am,) you can avoid heavy traffic by traveling on I-95 and then south to I-16, which runs through the downtown area. Alternatively, you can head to the US-80 from the airport, which also gets congested during rush hour.
  • Book your rental car at Savannah/Hilton Head airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Savannah/Hilton Head airport

  • Where can I find car rental counters at Savannah/Hilton Head Airport?

    Arriving passengers have an easy time accessing a car rental at Savannah/Hilton Head Airport. You'll find car rental counters located next to the baggage claims section. Some of the rental agencies with on-site counters have pickup locations within a short walking distance. You'll find some of them on Airways Ave. The rental parking lot is conveniently situated right outside the rental car center.

  • What requirements do I need when renting a car at Savannah/Hilton Head Airport?

    Typically, you have to be 21 years and above to rent a car at the airport or anywhere else within Savannah, GA. It's worth noting that there might be extra charges if you're below 25 years on specific vehicle models. An American and Canadian citizen will require a valid, government-issued driver's license, military ID, or a home state ID for retired military personnel. You'll also need car insurance and to present a credit/debit card with sufficient funds to cater to the rental contract.

  • Do I need to rent a car if I plan to stay in downtown Savannah?

    It depends on your traveling plans. Many attractions in downtown Savannah are closely located, and you can walk from your accommodation and explore various POIs, such as visiting the beach on Tybee Island or attending festival events on Riverside Street. If you plan to explore various destinations outside the downtown area, renting a car is an excellent option. It might be a baseball match at Grayson Stadium or a trip to beaches on Hilton Head Island.

  • What is the best rental car company at Savannah/Hilton Head airport?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company at Savannah/Hilton Head airport is Alamo (8.7, 75 reviews).

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Savannah/Hilton Head airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Savannah/Hilton Head airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.

Savannah/Hilton Head Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Budget

4.9

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.8

Value for money

5.8

One location in Savannah/Hilton Head Airport

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442 Airways Avenue

+1 912 964 4600

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate

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I love giving places the benefit of the doubt. I had a two hour wait for my car bc y out guys messed up scheduling for your staff. The staff was great- this is a company problem. Lovely people at the desk- poor management by budget. If picking up a car takes longer than the flight then there’s a serious problem with your company. This is not the first time I’ve had this experience with you. However, I was willing to leave this alone and deal with the situation. Then I turned in my car and got a bill for 70 more for a 45 minute over charge. You guys were two hours late giving us cars and have the audacity to try to charge 70 for 45 minutes? Which I turned the car in within the time alotted and there was no one who suggested it wasn’t there on time. I’m not sure when they got it checked in after I left it. But it is there. Also it’s cleaner than when I got it. The main reason I’m not going to write you an official negative review is that you had an amazing customer service rep who fixed the problem on the phone. You are so lucky to have some great staff that keeps covering for your companies mistakes. The people deserve a raise for dealing with the lack of structure, billing issues, work force issues, and overall unconcern the company has for the time it wastes of its customers. Your staff is saving you.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Our counter representative (Marshella?) Was very friendly and helpful. She had good insights between the 2 vehicle options we had.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Car was fine from a comfort and reliability standpoint. It was not clean, there was trash in the vehicle and it smelled awful.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Like was huge. 1 person helping 20 people. Counter was dirty.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Car I reserved was not available and was offered an SUV for $15 a day more.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard SUV

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I reserved a car. I arrived and we were sent to a different counter where 60+ people were lined up. Bottom line, there were NO CARS AVAILABLE. Don’t take a reservation if you don’t have cars for people.

1 out of 29

Alamo

8.7

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.3

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436 Airways Ave

+1 844 370 8311

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard

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Great car like new modern

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Premium

KAYAK
The agent was very helpful and friendly. This was refreshing. The process was quick and easy. Only thing I wasn’t thrilled with was the price.

10.0 Wonderful

Kathy, Mar 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Everything went smoothly. Loved the car. The staff person at drop off was particularly friendly!!

2.0 Poor

Amy, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

There were no cars available and no one even spoke to us- no one was at the counter and I learned about the lack of cars from other stranded travelers.

Cons:

Have cars and customer service reps.

9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything was easy, the staff was friendly

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick pick up with no problems or delays! Great vehicle for the money!

Cons:

Nothing. It was excellent from start to finish!

1 out of 16

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.3

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452 Airways Ave

+1 833 969 2382

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10.0 Wonderful

JHoltz6312, Jul 2024

Open air all terrain

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Fantastic all the way thru

10.0 Wonderful

Charles, Apr 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Great service

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was nice, but stressed. Printer was broken, computers not working, not enough inventory. 45 minute wait for a car.

Cons:

Get more staff. Fix the printer. Get more inventory.

8.8 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was quick and easy! Pick up was a little confusing.

Cons:

The line at the airport to pick up the car was pretty long and then we wound up havi.ng to walk a quarter mile with our luggage

3.6 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

After hours drop off was simple

Cons:

I could have had a rental vehicle that didn't reek of marijuana. I waited in line for 50 minutes to get the vehicle in Savannah. Poor customer service at the pickup in Savannah.

3.2 Poor

Matthew, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

After repeated attempts to rent a vehicle that already a reservation, staff was nice enough to give us a vehicle.

Cons:

Don’t reserve more cars then you have available. There too many people that had to get stranded at the airport due to making a reservation and Enterprise not having enough vehicles.

1 out of 6

Thrifty

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.3

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444 Airways Avenue

+1 912 966 2277

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2.0 Poor

August, Jul 2024

Pickup truck

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I didn’t have an experience because my reservation didn’t exist when I got to the Thrifty rental counter. Left high and dry!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

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They ran out of cars and turned me away, even though they knew I had a reservation. Horrible business practice.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Supplier choice

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I liked the car. It did not look as if it had been washed, however the inside was clean. There were no floor mats in the car.

2.0 Poor

Marcus, May 2024

Pickup truck

KAYAK
Aweful. My flight got delayed so they cancelled my car because I didn’t pick it up at the exact reservation time. I had to make an emergency trip due to my Grandmother being in the hospital. This was really inconvenient and I will never give Thrifty my business again.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Check in and check out was great! Quick and easy, efficient people working the desk. Didn’t like the price changed at counter verses on line. $10 more per day to upgrade from a van to a compact car. I requested a compact car being it was only me in the car. Doesn’t seem right!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing. They had no cars.

Cons:

I landed at 11pm to walk up to the counter for them to tell me all the cars were over booked. Will probably book through the car site next time.

1 out of 8

Avis

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.8

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442 Airways Avenue

+1 912 964 5290

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size SUV

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We had a great experience. Thank you.

2.0 Poor

Alex, Jul 2024

Compact

KAYAK
I booked through Kayak and my confirmation had an estimated total of $197.74 but once I landed and gave the Avis desk my confirmation details, they said my rate for the reservation no longer existed even though I had email confirmation from both Avis and Kayak showing the rate. Instead, I was charged $388.77 and the associate told me there was nothing she could do, nor could she give me a cheaper rate on any other vehicle (I asked if I could simply take their cheapest car/rate combo instead). Now, these total charges have exceeded my company's travel policy, so I cannot be reimbursed for the excess fees associated with the overcharged booking. I need an explanation immediately regarding the upcharge and the shady business practice of confirming an estimated quote, then practically doubling it once I arrive to pick up the vehicle.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Premium

KAYAK
Additional fees were charged for services that were not used. Even when I raised the issue, they did not respond.

6.0 Okay

Mark, Mar 2024

Convertible

KAYAK
Arrived after selecting a convertible. No convertible available, so they gave us a jeep with a hard top, and although you could remove it, the sections were large and we were in a hotel with no where to store them. Returned the same day instead of the 6 days we had planned. The staff at the airport were very nice.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Great

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

More inventory

1 out of 10

National

9.5

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

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436 Airways Ave

+1 844 370 8310

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was nice and drop off was super easy.

Cons:

The pickup was a nightmare. Took over an hour to get car. All car rentals were in 1 line with only 3 people working.

10.0 Wonderful

David, Sep 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Check in desk xcellent service

10.0 Wonderful

Robin, Jul 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Great!

1 out of 1

Hertz

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Savannah/Hilton Head Airport

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440 Airways Ave

+1 912 298 0081

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500 Gulfstream Road

+1 912 298 0081

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff at the counter not overly friendly, and there was confusion about what car we rented and needed as their current inventory was very low. We ended up getting a vehicle that worked, but it was different from what we booked. Returning the car was quick and easy, and the car itself was very nice.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

easy drop off

Cons:

receipts at drop off point

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2022

KAYAK
I prepaid for a large SUV months in advance. When I arrived at the Hertz counter, I was told I would need to wait an hour for my car because they didn’t have enough in the garage. After an hour, I was offered a Dodge Ram pickup truck, which didn’t work for me because I had 2 babies in car seats. Then, I was finally offered a Dodge Durango (about an hour and a half into waiting). After I signed the contract and went thru the paper work, the employee was about to hand me my keys when another customer walked up to the counter and said his rental car was too small. The employee then gave that customer my Durango which I had spent the last 10 minutes signing a contract for. Hertz gave me the smaller car which barely fit 2 car seats. By this time, I was nearly 2 hours into waiting and just wanted a car to get out of the airport so I took it. On top of that, hertz charged me and extra $2 (two!!) for the smaller car. When I got to the garage, I was surprised to find dozens of Hertz cars sitting in the lot. Since I waited two hours for my car “because they didn’t have any on hand”, it was very frustrating to see. Upon returning the car, all signs said to return the keys to the Hertz desk (all other rental car companies had employees in the garage to help check the car back in). There were no Hertz employees around the desk area. Only company to not have anyone working. Overall, it was the worst car rental experience I have ever had. I will never be using Hertz again.

6.0 Okay

James, Jun 2022

KAYAK
Car was not available when requested, and I was told there was no 7 passenger SUV available, but then was told there was a large van available, but we had to wait for an hour before it could be brought up from a distant lot. Difficult with two small, tired grandchildren after a long day of travel.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
Poor instructions on how to locate the car. Very poor signage in airport for locating car. Had to teturn to the counter in order to receive additional mediocre i structions for locating the car!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
The dropoff location was wrong and they’re trying to charge me an exhirbitant amount

Dollar

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.4

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444 Airways Ave

+1 912 964 8896

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2.0 Poor

Elise, Sep 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
When we arrived at the rental car counter there was a sign they had no more cars and couldn’t fulfill reservations so we were unable to rent the car we reserved.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

I was originally given a pick up truck. I knew it was a busy weekend and they were likely sold out of cars. I explained I would be shuttling my mom around and it would be difficult for her to get in the truck. They took the time to clean a returned car. It was so appreciated! Thanks

6.0 Okay

James, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car

Cons:

But they over charged me

5.6 Fair

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Car wasn’t available until the day after the date of the reservation

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Airport location....They need more vehicles at this airport. Waited almost 2 hrs for a car.

2.0 Poor

Marek, Sep 2022

KAYAK
Unhonoured reservation. Extremely rude personnel. Long waiting (3 hrs).

Payless

4.9

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.4

Value for money

5.1

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438 Airways Avenue

+1 912 966 6951

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4.0 Mediocre

Katelyn, Dec 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
We rented a midsized vehicle and were given a completely different, much smaller, car.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The Payless counter in Savannah is closed. A sign directed me to the Budget Rental Car counter which had a long line and only 2 agents. There were people standing around for hours waiting for a car to become available. We got lucky and didn't have to wait once we finally checked in, but the car we got was not cleaned. At that point, we had been in line for an hour, so we went ahead and took the dirty car. It smelled like sour milk, but at least it was the size we reserved and otherwise was issue-free.

Cons:

More rental cars are definitely needed in Savannah!!

7.6 Good

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Payless does not have any employees working at the Savannah airport location. You have to go to Budget/Avis. Then they walk you all the way back to the Payless counter where they have to manually fill out paperwork because computers do not come up properly and the printer is broken. The employee that helped me was fantastic. Had she not been this extra time spent and nonsense would have been a terrible experience. There is no one to check cars back in for Avis/Budget or Payless. For Avis and Budget you can fill out mileage and put it in the box but for Payless you have to go back to Avis and budget wait in line and give them the key and paperwork. They should just add a Payless box. Had that line been longer I could have easily waited 20-30 min just to hand that to someone. The process is not well thought out.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

They did not have one single car available but still booked my $450 reservation turning me away from the rental counter after three tries. No upgrades, just said they had no cars and there weren’t going to be any no matter how long I waited.

4.0 Mediocre

Patience, Sep 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Took an hour to get the rental key in my hand at Savannah airport. . Even thoug the parent company Avis is at every airport- Payless is not so when I needed to fly out of another airport - I could only return it to Savannah even though Avis was at Charleston. They need to fully merge all 3 companies budget / Avis/ and Payless - makes no sense to keeep separate. Not worth the few bucks I saved . Won’t use again

4.0 Mediocre

Gregory, May 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Lengthy wait for pick up. About 45 minutes. Not busy. Everyone’s time is valuable. Very disappointing.

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

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436 Airways Ave, Savannah, , USA Georgia

+1 914 368 0091

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330 travelers who rented a car in Savannah/Hilton Head Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

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