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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Orange Beach has to offer.

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.

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 28 miles from Orange Beach. Mobile is the most popular, with regular flights from Silver Airways, JetBlue, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orange Beach departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 150 miles from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orange Beach, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Dallas, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 1170 miles and will cost you around $250. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $199 for a journey of 1335 miles.

Plane

Although Orange Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pensacola (PNS), which is located 28 miles from Orange Beach. Mobile is the most popular, with regular flights from Silver Airways, JetBlue, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orange Beach departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 150 miles from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orange Beach, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Dallas, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 1170 miles and will cost you around $250. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $199 for a journey of 1335 miles.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (977 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around $328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $479 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange Beach

Most booked hotels in Orange Beach

Perdido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1544 reviews)
$335+
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 385 reviews)
$176+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1164 reviews)
$196+
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 779 reviews)
$242+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1789 reviews)
$255+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 240 reviews)
$163+

Renting a car in Orange Beach

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $99 per day, on average, or $296 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, 26% more expensive than at Pensacola.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $99 per day, on average, or $296 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, 26% more expensive than at Pensacola.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.