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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 52m.

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

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 430 miles and will cost you around $58. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 1085 miles.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 52m.

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

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 430 miles and will cost you around $58. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 1085 miles.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,681 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,888 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,685 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,601 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (968 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around $332 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $496 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, 1518 reviews)
$336+
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 391 reviews)
$195+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1167 reviews)
$211+
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 809 reviews)
$247+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1809 reviews)
$257+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 240 reviews)
$166+

Renting a car in Orange Beach

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Orange Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Orange Beach costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Orange Beach.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.