Looking for ways to keep more money in your pocket while visiting Georgia’s first city? Then read on.

Here are three tips that can save you more than $300 for a four-day/three-night stay in Savannah’s downtown Historic District:

1) Book your vacation in June, July or August, and save 10%: Many downtown vacation rentals are offering off-season rates in summer months this year. With off-season rates, many two-bedroom vacation rentals cost around $245 a night, making them far more cost effective than a downtown hotel for a family of four (or more). Thanks to the 10% discount, a family of four will save about $70 for three nights, and even more for a longer stay.

2)Dine in. Most Historic Savannah vacation rentals come with fully equipped kitchens. So a family that eats breakfast, “desayuno” or “le petite dejeuner” in for three days will save about $80 in restaurant expenses. Eating lunch at the vacation rental can save another $80 for a four day/three night stay.

3) Don’t forget Fido.  If you bring along Fido (or Spot) for your four-day trip, you can save $80-$100 in boarding expenses at your vet. Not all Historic District vacation rentals accept dogs, so you should ask ahead of time. (Both Heritage House and Gaston Street Getaway permit dogs up to 20 pounds).

The net/net: you can save more than $300, and still see all the sites in Savannah’s Historic District (and even make a daytrip to Tybee Island).