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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oakland Park has to offer.
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
How to Get to Oakland Park
Plane
When flying to Oakland Park, you’ll arrive at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Oakland Park include Air Canada, Azul and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Oakland Park departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Oakland Park to Orlando takes 3h 30m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 26m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Oakland Park is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 180 miles from Oakland Park. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oakland Park, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Oakland Park takes 30 miles and will cost you around $38. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Oakland Park
Where to stay in Oakland Park
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Fort Lauderdale - Cypress Creek - Andrews Ave and Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale-Cypress Creek.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oakland Park
Most booked hotels in Oakland Park
Renting a car in Oakland Park
Renting a car in Oakland Park costs $31 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Oakland Park.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Oakland Park (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 Oakland Park is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.