With a population of 136.416, Orange is a must-see destination in California, 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 has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jeff's Inviting Food & Spirits (1904 N. Tustin St) and Orange Hill Restaurant (6410 E. Chapman Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hanano Ramen - Orange (161 N Glassell St) and Truffle Bistro (774 N Tustin St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Orange.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Orange in August, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Orange, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Orange, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Orange include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Orange departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Orange.
Another option to get to Orange is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 52 km from Orange. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orange, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Orange takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 201 km.
Renting a car in Orange costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Orange (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. The most frequently booked car type in Orange is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Dodge Charger or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.