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.
Where to Eat in Oakland Park
If you’re looking for affordable options, Angelo Elia Pizza, Wine Bar and Tapas - Oakland Park (4215 North Federal Highway) and Lips - Fort Lauderdale (1421 E Oakland Park Blvd) 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 centre. The shortest flight to Oakland Park from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 20h 49m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Oakland Park to Tampa takes 2h 20m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $96 for a 3h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Oakland Park is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 180 miles from Oakland Park. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oakland Park, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Tornado Bus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Oakland Park takes 30 miles and will cost you around $65. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $72 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
Hiring a car in Oakland Park
Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.73 and $24.97. The most frequently booked car type in Oakland Park is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.