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
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland Park in June
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 20h 14m.

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 $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $63 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 Thrifty, 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 20h 14m.

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 $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $63 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 Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Oakland Park

MIAMiami
PBIPalm Beach Intl
FLLFort Lauderdale

Airlines serving Oakland Park

KLM
Good (1,439 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,715 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,048 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,163 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,622 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,171 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,713 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oakland Park

Most booked hotels in Oakland Park

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$726+
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The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$335+
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Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale North/Cypress Creek
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$254+
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Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$297+
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B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$437+
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Red Carpet Inn Airport Fort Lauderdale
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$140+
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Hiring a car in Oakland Park

Expect to pay $1.45 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 $17.34 and $23.12. 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, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.45 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 $17.34 and $23.12. 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, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.