Orleans travel guide

Orleans Tourism | Orleans Guide

You're Going to Love Orleans

With a population of 1.621, Orleans is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Orleans deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Orleans

Orleans in March
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orleans in March
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Orleans

Plane

Although Orleans doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 59 km from Orleans. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orleans departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Orleans, followed by Acela. The train journey from Orleans to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Orleans is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 109 km from Orleans. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orleans, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Plane

Although Orleans doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 59 km from Orleans. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orleans departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Orleans, followed by Acela. The train journey from Orleans to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Orleans is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 109 km from Orleans. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orleans, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.

Airlines serving Orleans

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orleans

Average rates range from around $296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $340 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orleans

Most booked hotels in Orleans

Ship's Knees Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 39 reviews)
$285+
The Cove Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 150 reviews)
$136+
Olde Tavern Motel And Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 426 reviews)
$118+
Skaket Beach Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 152 reviews)
$114+
Rodeway Inn Orleans - Cape Cod
2 stars
Good (7.7, 329 reviews)
$107+
Blue Dolphin Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 484 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Orleans

Renting a car in Orleans costs $83 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Orleans (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Orleans is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Orleans costs $83 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Orleans (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Orleans is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.