Oakland Park travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oakland Park

With a population of 41,363, Oakland Park is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. Oakland Park deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Oakland Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Foundry (2781 E Atl Blvd) and Bahama Breeze - Oakland Park (3339 North Federal Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Oakland Park

Oakland Park in August
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland Park in August
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oakland Park

Plane

When flying to Oakland Park, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oakland Park from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Oakland Park to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about £19 for a 5h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland Park is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 290 km from Oakland Park. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oakland Park, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Oakland Park takes 48 km and will cost you around £33. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Oakland Park, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oakland Park from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Oakland Park to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about £19 for a 5h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland Park is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 290 km from Oakland Park. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oakland Park, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Oakland Park takes 48 km and will cost you around £33. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Oakland Park

Airlines serving Oakland Park

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oakland Park

Most booked hotels in Oakland Park

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£283+
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£278+
B Ocean Resort
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£141+
Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel
3 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
£53+
Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale
2 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
£59+

Hiring a car in Oakland Park

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Oakland Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.88 and £13.18. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oakland Park, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Oakland Park (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.88 and £13.18. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oakland Park, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.