Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Georgia (USA)
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: $55-120 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Georgia (USA)
Accommodation
$25-50 per night
Hostel dorms, roadside motels along I-75/I-20, and budget chain hotels in suburban areas
Food & Dining
$15-30 per day
Gas station breakfast biscuits, meat-and-three plates, BBQ joints, and grocery store picnic supplies
Transportation
$10-25 per day
Megabus/Greyhound between cities, MARTA rail in Atlanta, and budget car rentals with hostel parking
Activities
$5-15 per day
Free Civil War sites, state parks with $5 parking, self-guided Savannah walking tours, and public beaches
Currency: $ US Dollar
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at meat-and-three diners away from tourist districts - typically 40-60% cheaper than downtown restaurants
Use MARTA day passes ($9) instead of Uber in Atlanta - saves roughly $25-35 per day
Visit state parks Monday-Thursday when parking fees drop from $5 to $2
Book Savannah historic district accommodation 2+ blocks from riverfront for 30-50% savings
Take advantage of free Atlanta attractions like the BeltLine art walks and Centennial Olympic Park
Split coastal island ferry costs by coordinating with other travelers at the dock
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Booking last-minute coastal island resorts during spring break (rates can triple)
Eating all meals in Savannah's riverfront district (typically 100-150% markup from neighborhood spots)
Assuming Uber is available everywhere - rural areas often require expensive taxi services
Not accounting for $5-8 bridge tolls when driving to barrier islands