Comparison · Los Angeles vs Orlando · United States
Los Angeles vs Orlando
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Los Angeles for Hollywood, Beaches, beaches and free sights; choose Orlando for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 3,537 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 3,537 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Los Angeles
- March–May and September–November
- Best time for Orlando
- January–February and October–November
Side by side
| Los Angeles | Orlando | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | Hollywood, Beaches and Griffith Observatory | Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Theme parks |
| Best time to visit | March–May and September–November | January–February and October–November |
| Ideal stay | 6 days | 7 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $250–$400 | $250–$450 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 29°C (84°F) | June, 33°C (91°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 20°C (68°F) | January, 22°C (72°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 10 | 2 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 7 |
| Beaches | Santa Monica State Beach | — |
| Airports | LAX, BUR, LGB, SNA, ONT | MCO, SFB |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Los Angeles for…
Hollywood, Beaches, beaches and free sights. Los Angeles is a sprawling region of distinct neighbourhoods rather than a single centre: Hollywood and Griffith Park below the hills, Santa Monica and Venice on the beach, a revived Downtown of museums and food halls, and Beverly Hills and West Hollywood in…
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Choose Orlando for…
Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Orlando is built around its theme parks: Walt Disney World's four parks, Universal Orlando's three, including Epic Universe, and SeaWorld lie within about half an hour's drive of each other south-west of the city. Beyond the parks, Downtown, Winter Park and…
Top sights compared
| # | Los Angeles | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griffith Observatory | Magic Kingdom |
| 2 | Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre | EPCOT |
| 3 | Getty Center | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 4 | Santa Monica Pier | Disney's Animal Kingdom |
| 5 | Venice Beach Boardwalk and canals | Universal Studios Florida |
Food compared
| Los Angeles | Orlando |
|---|---|
| Tacos al pastor | Dole Whip |
| French dip sandwich | Butterbeer |
| Korean barbecue | Smoked turkey leg |
| Double-Double burger | Mickey ice cream bar |
Which is cheaper?
Los Angeles and Orlando cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $250–$400 in Los Angeles and $250–$450 in Orlando (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Los Angeles on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 3,537 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 14 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Los Angeles or Orlando cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $250–$400 in Los Angeles and $250–$450 in Orlando (estimates).
+Is Los Angeles or Orlando better for a first trip?
Pick Los Angeles for Hollywood, Beaches, beaches and free sights, or Orlando for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
+How far is Los Angeles from Orlando?
About 3,537 km in a straight line.