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 August
Estimated hotel price
AED 274
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland Park in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 274
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 15h 50m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Oakland Park to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about AED 143 for a 2h 08m 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 United Rent a Car Morocco and Sixt, 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 AED 154. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about AED 154 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 15h 50m.

Train

Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Oakland Park, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Oakland Park to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about AED 143 for a 2h 08m 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 United Rent a Car Morocco and Sixt, 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 AED 154. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about AED 154 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Oakland Park

Airlines serving Oakland Park

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,358+
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 492+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,235+
B Ocean Resort
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 562+
Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel
3 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
AED 285+
Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale
2 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
AED 273+

Hiring a car in Oakland Park

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. 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, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. 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, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.