Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Oakland Park

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bahama Breeze - Oakland Park (3339 North Federal Highway) and Catfish Dewey's (4003 North Andrews Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Oakland Park

Oakland Park in June
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland Park in June
Estimated hotel price
$176
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 49m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Oakland Park to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $65 for a 5h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Orlando.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 49m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Oakland Park to Tampa takes 5h 26m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $65 for a 5h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Oakland Park

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving Oakland Park

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$590+
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$699+
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The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$243+
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Red Carpet Inn Airport / Cruise Port Fort Lauderdale
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$111+
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Sea Club Resort
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
$116+
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Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale
3 stars
Mediocre (3.7, Mediocre reviews)
$125+
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Hiring a car in Oakland Park

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. The most frequently booked car type in Oakland Park is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. The most frequently booked car type in Oakland Park is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.