Orange travel guide

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You're Going to Love Orange

With a population of 39,329, Orange is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Orange to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Orange

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Union Bank Orange (84 Byng Street) and Byng Street Nights (47 Byng St) are great picks.

When to visit Orange

Orange in December
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Orange in December
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Orange in January, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Orange, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Orange

Plane

When flying to Orange, you’ll arrive at Orange Springhill (OAG), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Orange departs from Ballina and takes around 8h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 206 km from Orange. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Orange, you’ll arrive at Orange Springhill (OAG), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Orange departs from Ballina and takes around 8h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Orange is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 206 km from Orange. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Orange

Airlines serving Orange

Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (264 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (22 reviews)
Air Link
Excellent (10 reviews)

Where to stay in Orange

Average rates range from around $184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $294 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Orange

Most booked hotels in Orange

Mercure Orange
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$207+
Best Western Plus Ambassador Orange
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$192+
The Midcity Motor Lodge
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$150+

Hiring a car in Orange

Hiring a car in Orange costs $84 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Orange.

Expect to pay $1.73 per litre in Orange (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.76 and $27.68. The most frequently booked car type in Orange is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Orange costs $84 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Orange.

Expect to pay $1.73 per litre in Orange (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.76 and $27.68. The most frequently booked car type in Orange is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.