Oakland Park travel guide

Oakland Park Tourism | Oakland Park Guide

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

Oakland Park in October
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland Park in October
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Oakland Park to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 25m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, 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 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Oakland Park to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 36m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $39 for a 3h 25m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, 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 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles.

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, 970 reviews)
$357+
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1711 reviews)
$134+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, 822 reviews)
$351+
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale-Cypress Creek
2 stars
Good (7.3, 580 reviews)
$114+
B Ocean Resort
4 stars
Good (7.1, 3301 reviews)
$179+
Extended Stay America Suites - Fort Lauderdale - Cypress Creek - Andrews Ave
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 337 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Oakland Park

Renting a car in Oakland Park costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Oakland Park costs $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Miami.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.