With a population of 136,416, Orange is a must-see destination in California, 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 has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Orange (1535 W Katella Ave) and Jeff's Inviting Food & Spirits (1904 N. Tustin St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hanano Ramen - Orange (161 N Glassell St) and Truffle Bistro (774 N Tustin St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Orange.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Orange in August, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 48.2 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Orange, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Orange, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Orange include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Orange departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 02m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Orange. The train journey from Orange to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip.
Another option to get to Orange is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 32 miles from Orange. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orange, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From San Fernando, the bus ride to Orange takes 90 miles and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 120 miles.
Renting a car in Orange costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Orange (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Orange is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota 4Runner or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.