Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Rideshare pickup at SAV is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at SAV
UUber Pickup Zone
North entrance of baggage claim, curbside
LLyft Pickup Zone
North entrance of baggage claim, curbside
In the app
Enter 'Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)' in the app
How to find the rideshare zone
Follow Ground Transportation signs after baggage claim and exit through the north entrance — rideshare pickup is directly curbside at that exit with no shuttle or long walk required.
Cell Phone Lot
Free Cell Phone Lot near the main terminal off Airport Road, adjacent to 400 Airways Ave, Savannah GA 31408 — no published time limit; stay with vehicle; short drive from the arrivals curb. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at SAV
When surge peaks: Surge peaks during St. Patrick's Day (one of the largest US celebrations), summer Tybee Island beach season, and spring/fall destination wedding and tourism weekends.
Wait tip
SAV is a compact single-terminal airport; rideshare pickup is right at baggage claim's north doors — request your ride only after reaching the door to avoid driver wait charges.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at SAV including rental cars and public transit, see the SAV Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for SAV
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →