Orange Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Orange Beach

With a population of 5,441, Orange Beach is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Orange Beach has to offer.

Where to Eat in Orange Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Villaggio Grille at the Wharf (4790 Main Street, F108) and Ginny Lane Bar & Grill (4780 Wharf Parkway S101) are great picks.

When to visit Orange Beach

Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Orange Beach

Plane

Although Orange Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pensacola (PNS), which is located 45 km from Orange Beach. The shortest flight to Orange Beach from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 29h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 241 km from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 966 km and will cost you around $181. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $366 for a journey of 1473 km.

Plane

Although Orange Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pensacola (PNS), which is located 45 km from Orange Beach. The shortest flight to Orange Beach from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 29h 49m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 241 km from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Avis and Dollar, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Orlando, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 966 km and will cost you around $181. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $366 for a journey of 1473 km.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,549 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (975 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around $498 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $758 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange Beach

Most booked hotels in Orange Beach

Perdido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$509+
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$277+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$296+
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$361+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$385+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$250+

Hiring a car in Orange Beach

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Orange Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.64 and $24.85. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Orange Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.64 and $24.85. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.