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 3 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 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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Orange. The train journey from Orange to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $187 for a 36h 45m trip.

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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Orange. The train journey from Orange to San Diego takes 2h 56m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $187 for a 36h 45m trip.

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

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,035 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,031 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,064 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,329 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Show more

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, 1031 reviews)
$145+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2895 reviews)
$200+
Alo Hotel By Ayres, Orange
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1361 reviews)
$120+
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2012 reviews)
$242+
Best Western Plus Park Place Inn - Mini Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1007 reviews)
$346+
Grand Legacy At The Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3271 reviews)
$180+

Renting a car in Orange

Renting a car in Orange costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Orange.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Orange costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Orange.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.