Orange travel guide

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You're Going to Love Orange

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.

Where to Eat in Orange

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.

When to visit Orange

Orange in May
Estimated package price
$385
2 travelers
Flight to Orange
3 nights at hotel
Orange in May
Estimated package price
$385
2 travelers
Flight to Orange
3 nights at hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Orange

Plane

When flying to Orange, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 8 miles 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 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Orange. The train journey from Orange to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Orange is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 32 miles from Orange. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orange, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Orange takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

When flying to Orange, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 8 miles 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 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Orange. The train journey from Orange to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Orange is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 32 miles from Orange. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orange, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Orange takes 40 miles and will cost you around $12. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Orange

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Orange

Most booked hotels in Orange

Ayres Hotel Orange
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 713 reviews)
$184+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2990 reviews)
$199+
Alo Hotel By Ayres
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 912 reviews)
$150+
Great Wolf Lodge Southern California
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 472 reviews)
$252+
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 19 reviews)
$854+
Grand Legacy At The Park
2 stars
Excellent (8, 3445 reviews)
$210+

Renting a car in Orange

Renting a car in Orange costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 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, 20% 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 Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Cadillac XTS or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Orange costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 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, 20% 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 Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Cadillac XTS or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.