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. Orange Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Orange Beach

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.

Most popular restaurants in Orange Beach

Steak
Wonderful (220 reviews)
Steak
Wonderful (220 reviews)

When to visit Orange Beach

Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
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 domestic flight to Orange Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 700 km and will cost you around $122. From New Orleans, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 909 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 domestic flight to Orange Beach departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 51m.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 700 km and will cost you around $122. From New Orleans, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 909 km.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,344 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (771 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around $291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $427 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange Beach

Most booked hotels in Orange Beach

Perdido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1466 reviews)
$300+
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 398 reviews)
$183+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1159 reviews)
$207+
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 812 reviews)
$241+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1842 reviews)
$226+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 245 reviews)
$153+

Renting a car in Orange Beach

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Orange Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Orange Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Orange Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Orange Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.