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 Rebel Wine Bar (3520 NE 12th Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Oakland Park

Oakland Park in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakland Park in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 102
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 40m.

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 S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about S$ 53 for a 3h 25m 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 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 48 km and will cost you around S$ 57. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about S$ 57 for a journey of 266 km.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 27h 40m.

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 S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about S$ 53 for a 3h 25m 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 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 48 km and will cost you around S$ 57. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about S$ 57 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Oakland Park

Airlines serving Oakland Park

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 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)
S$ 502+
The Westin Fort Lauderdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 183+
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 462+
B Ocean Resort
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 211+
Fort Lauderdale Grand Hotel
3 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
S$ 107+
Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale
2 stars
Okay (4, Okay reviews)
S$ 102+

Hiring a car in Oakland Park

Expect to pay S$ 1.42 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 S$ 17.03 and S$ 22.70. 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 S$ 1.42 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 S$ 17.03 and S$ 22.70. 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.