Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Orange Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Louisiana Lagniappe - Orange Beach (27267 Perdido Beach Blvd) and Zeke's Restaurant (26619 Perdido Beach Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Orange Beach

Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 169
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 (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,514 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,112 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,813 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,694 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,903 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 405 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 448 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

Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 258+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 217+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
Sleep Inn Orange Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+

Renting a car in Orange Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 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$ 19.51 and C$ 26.01. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 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$ 19.51 and C$ 26.01. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.