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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oakland Park to see all of its attractions.
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
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 9h 35m.
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 €9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about €28 for a 5h 26m 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 Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Oakland Park takes 30 miles and will cost you around €39. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about €23 for a journey of 80 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 €0.97 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 €11.60 and €15.46. 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.