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, 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 September
Estimated hotel price
AED 303
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland Park in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 303
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 centre. The shortest flight to Oakland Park from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Oakland Park to Tampa takes 5h 03m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about AED 132 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland Park is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 28 miles from Oakland Park. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Miami.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oakland Park, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Oakland Park takes 30 miles and will cost you around AED 162. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about AED 162 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 centre. The shortest flight to Oakland Park from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 16h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Oakland Park to Tampa takes 5h 03m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about AED 132 for a 5h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Oakland Park is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 28 miles from Oakland Park. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Miami.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oakland Park, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Greyhound. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Oakland Park takes 30 miles and will cost you around AED 162. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about AED 162 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Oakland Park

Airlines serving Oakland Park

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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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

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,407+
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 530+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,285+
B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 584+
Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale
2 stars
Okay (4.1, Okay reviews)
AED 213+
Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel
3 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
AED 261+

Hiring a car in Oakland Park

Expect to pay AED 3.60 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 AED 43.19 and AED 57.59. 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, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.60 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 AED 43.19 and AED 57.59. 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, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.