Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Savannah, GA (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Savannah pay roughly 15% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| City of Savannah hotel/motel excise taxRaised from 6% to 8% effective September 1, 2023 — the city's first increase since 1995 — and applies to STVRs. Airbnb states it collects all locally imposed occupancy taxes on Georgia reservations, and Avalara reports Airbnb/Vrbo collect Savannah lodging tax; for direct bookings the operator must file and remit to the city Revenue Department by the 20th of each month. | 8% | varies |
| Georgia state + local sales tax (combined, Chatham County)The city instructs operators to remit '7% State Use and Sales Tax' to the Georgia Department of Revenue (4% state plus local sales taxes). Georgia's marketplace facilitator law requires platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo to collect it on platform bookings (Airbnb: 4% state plus 2%-5% county/local); hosts remit on direct bookings and must register for a state sales tax number. | 7% | varies |
| Georgia state hotel-motel fee (flat $5 per night)Flat $5 per night (not a percentage) for the first 30 nights of a stay. Collected and remitted by Airbnb/Vrbo on platform bookings; host-remitted to the Georgia Department of Revenue otherwise. | 0% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Savannah stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Savannah occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| City of Savannah hotel/motel excise tax (8%)· collection varies | $36.00 |
| Georgia state + local sales tax (combined, Chatham County) (7%)· collection varies | $31.50 |
| Georgia state hotel-motel fee (flat $5 per night) (0%)· collection varies | $0.00 |
| Total tax (15%) | $67.50 |
| Guest pays | $517.50 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Savannah and your booking platform.