Orangeburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Orangeburg
With a population of 13,964, Orangeburg is a must-see destination in South Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Orangeburg to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Orangeburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Orangeburg in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Orangeburg, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Orangeburg
Plane
Although Orangeburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), which is located 35 miles from Orangeburg. Columbia Metropolitan is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orangeburg departs from Cleveland and takes around 4h 17m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Orangeburg. The train journey from Orangeburg to Winter Park takes 8h 18m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $75 for a 8h 18m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Orangeburg is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 120 miles from Orangeburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Orangeburg’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Orangeburg
Where to stay in Orangeburg
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru By Hilton Orangeburg and Fairfield Inn by Marriott Orangeburg.
Where to stay in popular areas of Orangeburg
Most booked hotels in Orangeburg
Renting a car in Orangeburg
Renting a car in Orangeburg costs $63 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Orangeburg.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Orangeburg (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.