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

Orange travel guide

Orange Tourism | Orange Guide

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Orange has to offer.

Where to Eat in Orange

If you’re looking for affordable options, Orange Hill Restaurant (6410 E. Chapman Ave) and King's Fish House - Orange (1521 W Katella Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Orange

Orange in January
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange in January
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star 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 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Orange include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Orange departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Air Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Orange.

Car

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 Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Orange departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Air Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Orange.

Car

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 Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airlines serving Orange

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,010 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,321 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Orange Anaheim and Extended Stay America Suites - Orange County - Katella Ave.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange

Most booked hotels in Orange

Ayres Hotel Orange
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1085 reviews)
$138+
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1914 reviews)
$185+
Hyatt Regency Irvine
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 696 reviews)
$206+
Alo Hotel By Ayres, Orange
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1413 reviews)
$115+
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Anaheim Resort - Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 892 reviews)
$124+
Grand Legacy At The Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4145 reviews)
$206+

Renting a car in Orange

Renting a car in Orange costs $50 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Orange.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Orange is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Orange costs $50 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Orange.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Orange is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.