Motor Coaches

Mobility & Parking Services - Transportation Unit
912-651-6468


March 13 - March 17, 2026, Motor coaches will not be allowed in the Historic District. Motor coach permits will not be valid during this time.  Motor coaches found in the Historic District during the above dates will be cited $1,500.00 per violation.


Below is the control zone and the to-go cup zone. You can view the map using the link below. Stroll to the middle of the page and click on the interactive map. 

https://savannahga.gov/3658/St-Pats-Weekend


Who needs a motor coach permit?

Permits are required for all motor coaches more than 34 feet in length touring and/or traveling within Savannah’s Historic District. The permitting process helps operators navigate downtown and reach hotels, restaurants, and other destinations by providing the best routes and parking options.

Motor coaches must have one of the following permits:

  • Motor Coach Tour Permit: Issued for each motor coach touring the historicSavannah Historic District Skyline district to include the right to tour and use designated motor coach stops.
  • Transportation Permit: Issued for each motor coach entering the Historic District for the sole purpose of transporting passengers to and from hotels and restaurants. The permit includes the right to use designated motor coach tour stops near a hotel or restaurant.
  • Multi-Day Combination Permit: This three-day permit includes one day of touring with a registered guide and 72 hours of transporting passengers to and from hotels and restaurants on the day preceding the tour, during the day of the tour, and on the day following the tour.

What are the specific requirements for motor coaches that are touring?

Any motor coach touring the Historic District, using a Motor Coach Tour Permit or Multi-Day Combination Permit, must employ the services of a local tour guide. Per City ordinance, tour guides must submit preservation fees to the city for motor coach tours given in the Historic District.

Where are permits obtained?

Permits must be purchased through the Department of Mobility & Parking Services, Transportation Office. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., located at:

Tri-Centennial Park Visitor Center
301 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Rear Parking Lot
Savannah, Georgia 31401
912-651-6468

How to Purchase a Motor Coach Permit On-line

Motor Coach Permit Application - Fillable

2026 Motor Coach Permit Application - Fillable

Motor coaches entering the Historic District after 4:30 pm on weekdays, weekends, or holidays (see home page) must purchase permits online here. You need to print & display the permit.   


What are the traveling and parking restrictions?

Motor coaches are restricted from residential areas as designated on the Motor Coach Map. This includes areas south of Liberty Street except for one-way streets. Loading/Unloading and parking stands are restricted to certain areas.

After hours, motor coaches are encouraged to park at the Tricentennial Park Visitor Center Parking Lot.

What are the impacts of motor coaches in Savannah?

Motor coaches represent an important aspect of the tourism industry. In 2013, the City contracted with Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) to better understand the industry's economic impacts on Savannah. The result was a report titled "Motor Coach Tourism in Savannah."