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$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
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 9 km 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 241 km 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 9 km 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 241 km 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 (8,052 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,044 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,399 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,602 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,807 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,584 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,160 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,479 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,898 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,928 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,838 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,231 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,489 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around C$ 547 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 642 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

Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 293+
Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 360+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 344+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
Sleep Inn Orange Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 267+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+

Renting a car in Orange Beach

Expect to pay C$ 1.71 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$ 20.41 and C$ 27.21. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.71 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$ 20.41 and C$ 27.21. The most frequently booked car type in Orange Beach is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.