Escape the city grind with a car hire Orange from Airport Rentals.
Enjoy a slower pace of life in central New South Wales with a car hire Orange. Nestled in the quiet countryside with green rolling hills, sweet-scented orchards, and peaceful vineyards, the pretty town of Orange presents with the confidence of a big city, but without all the chaos. Its culinary scene is booming, its wineries award-winning, and its architecture charming - it might just be the perfect place to spend a relaxing weekend.
Spend more time planning the fun things you want to do in Orange and less time scouring the web for the best car hire deals when you book with Airport Rentals.
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A quick guide to Orange
Orange is a modestly populated inland city about three hours west of Sydney. Fruit production and gold mining is the city’s forte, and it has more recently experienced a boom in the wine industry due to its cool climate growing conditions. The greater Orange area is made up of several towns identified as suburbs, with vineyards and orchards dotted throughout the region’s hilly landscape. Tourists enjoy fruit picking, wine and food sampling, golf, and more, in the city and surrounds.
Due to its high elevation, Orange experiences warm summers with chilly mornings, cool winters with moderate to heavy snowfall, and colourful autumns.
Orange is serviced by Orange Regional Airport (OAG) with daily flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The airport is located approximately 15 minutes south by hired car.
Departing Orange, get onto Huntley Road taking a left at the intersection of Ginns Road and Huntley Road. Keep right onto Aerodrome Road for the airport.
Car hire Orange driving tips
Here are some rental car driving tips for a safe trip.
Orange has lodging to suit every budget, including these top picks.
● Templers Mill Motel - In the heart of the city, this stylish motel has an indoor swimming pool, restaurant, and contemporary furnishings.
● Orange Motor Lodge - A no-frills, family-friendly hotel on Bathurst Road with affordable rates and large rooms.
● The Oriana, Orange - An unassuming motel close to A32 with modern rooms, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre.
Annual events in Orange
Check if your itinerary coincides with one of these festivals happening in the city.
● Australia Day Fair (January) - At Cook Park, join locals with an Aussie BBQ, live music, markets, and more.
● Orange F.O.O.D Week (April) - This popular 10-day event showcases the region’s high-quality food and wine, the farmers who grow it, and local chefs and restaurateurs.
● Orange Wine Festival (October) - Sip internationally recognised cool climate wines at this two-week long winemakers festival.
Top attractions in Orange
With a car hire Orange, you have the freedom to experience the best of the area:
● The Greenhouse of Orange - Located in the heart of the city, this restaurant features a unique dining experience and showcases local wine and food.
● Orange Botanic Gardens - You don’t have to go far to experience serenity at this 17-hectare site with native and exotic plant species.
● Lake Canobolas - Take a short drive west in a hired car, and you will wind up at this tranquil lake.