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. Orange Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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. The shortest domestic flight to Orange Beach departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 51m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes 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. The shortest domestic flight to Orange Beach departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 51m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Orange Beach.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around $340 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $486 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange Beach

Most booked hotels in Orange Beach

Perdido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1507 reviews)
$336+
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 392 reviews)
$205+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1166 reviews)
$228+
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 812 reviews)
$267+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1815 reviews)
$258+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 242 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Orange Beach

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Orange Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Orange Beach.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.