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
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange Beach in January
Estimated hotel price
£89
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 45 km from Orange Beach. The shortest flight to Orange Beach from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 25h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 241 km from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

Although Orange Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pensacola (PNS), which is located 45 km from Orange Beach. The shortest flight to Orange Beach from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 25h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange Beach is to pick up a car hire from New Orleans, which is about 241 km from Orange Beach. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Orange Beach

Airlines serving Orange Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,506 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,531 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
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Where to stay in Orange Beach

Average rates range from around £231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £336 and up for a 5-star experience.

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)
£246+
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£141+
Best Western Premier The Tides
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£163+
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£186+
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£177+
Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£122+

Hiring a car in Orange Beach

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.89 and £13.19. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.89 and £13.19. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.