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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Orange Beach has to offer.

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
C$ 153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 153
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 flight to Orange Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 03m.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 435 miles and will cost you around C$ 167. From Orlando, the ticket costs about C$ 160 for a journey of 600 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 flight to Orange Beach from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 03m.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 435 miles and will cost you around C$ 167. From Orlando, the ticket costs about C$ 160 for a journey of 600 miles.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,532 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 409 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 584 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange Beach

Most booked hotels in Orange Beach

Perdido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 409+
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 257+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 298+
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 337+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 316+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 217+

Renting a car in Orange Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.44 per litre 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 C$ 17.18 and C$ 22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.44 per litre 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 C$ 17.18 and C$ 22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.