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 3 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
€103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
€103
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 150 miles from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Orlando, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 600 miles and will cost you around €150. From Houston, the ticket costs about €148 for a journey of 755 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 19h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 150 miles from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Orange Beach using FlixBus or Busbud. From Orlando, the bus ride to Orange Beach takes 600 miles and will cost you around €150. From Houston, the ticket costs about €148 for a journey of 755 miles.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,500 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,802 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,593 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (468 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around €299 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €389 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)
€281+
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€180+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€209+
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€241+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€221+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€151+

Hiring a car in Orange Beach

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Orange Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.60 and €15.46. 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 car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Orange Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.60 and €15.46. 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 car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.