Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

When to visit Orange Beach

Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Orange Beach

Plane

When flying to Orange Beach, you’ll arrive at Gulf Shores Jack Edwards (GUF), which is located 5 miles from the city centre

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 Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Orange Beach, you’ll arrive at Gulf Shores Jack Edwards (GUF), which is located 5 miles from the city centre

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 Priceless and Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (8,137 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,119 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,471 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,993 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,626 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,658 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,799 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,474 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,956 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,877 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 490 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 553 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach-On The Beach by IHG and Sleep Inn Orange Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange Beach

Most booked hotels in Orange Beach

Perdido Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 403+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach at The Wharf
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 276+
Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 345+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 305+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+

Renting a car in Orange Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.54 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$ 18.38 and C$ 24.51. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Orange Beach, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.54 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$ 18.38 and C$ 24.51. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Orange Beach, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.