Orleans travel guide
Orleans Tourism | Orleans Guide
You're Going to Love Orleans
With a population of 1,621, Orleans is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Orleans deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Orleans
How to Get to Orleans
Plane
Although Orleans doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 37 miles from Orleans. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Orleans departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Orleans, followed by Acela. The train journey from Orleans to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Orleans is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 68 miles from Orleans. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Orleans, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Orleans takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Orleans
Where to stay in Orleans
Average rates range from around $291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Orleans
Most booked hotels in Orleans
Renting a car in Orleans
Renting a car in Orleans costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Orleans (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 Orleans is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.