Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

Where to Eat in Orange Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Louisiana Lagniappe - Orange Beach (27267 Perdido Beach Blvd) and Zeke's Restaurant (26619 Perdido Beach Blvd) 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

When flying to Orange Beach, you’ll arrive at Gulf Shores Jack Edwards (GUF), which is located 9 km from the city center.

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 Priceless and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Orange Beach, you’ll arrive at Gulf Shores Jack Edwards (GUF), which is located 9 km from the city center.

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 Priceless and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Orange Beach

MOBMobile
PNSPensacola
VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,728 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,687 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,175 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,473 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,738 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,077 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,685 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,057 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,340 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around $284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $290 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach and Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach-On The Beach By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange Beach

Most booked hotels in Orange Beach

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach at The Wharf
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 763 reviews)
$97+
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Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1991 reviews)
$92+
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Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1212 reviews)
$137+
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The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1172 reviews)
$98+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 53 reviews)
$151+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1786 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Orange Beach

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Orange Beach.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Orange Beach.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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