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 May
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orleans in May
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 Delta, Cape Air, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orleans departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Orleans. The train journey from Orleans to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 44m 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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orleans, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Orleans takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 362 km.

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 Delta, Cape Air, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orleans departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Orleans. The train journey from Orleans to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 44m 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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orleans, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Orleans takes 185 km and will cost you around $32. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 362 km.

Airlines serving Orleans

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orleans

Average rates range from around $300 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $286 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, 415 reviews)
$132+
Skaket Beach Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 162 reviews)
$114+
Rodeway Inn Orleans - Cape Cod
2 stars
Good (7.7, 330 reviews)
$107+
Blue Dolphin Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 477 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Orleans

Renting a car in Orleans costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Orleans.

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. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Orleans, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Orleans costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Orleans.

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. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Orleans, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.