Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lawton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lawton

With a population of 96,867, Lawton is a must-see destination in Oklahoma, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lawton has to offer.

When to visit Lawton

Lawton in September
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawton in September
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lawton in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lawton, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Lawton

Plane

When flying to Lawton, you’ll arrive at Lawton-Fort Sill (LAW), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lawton departs from Charlotte and takes around 5h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Lawton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 155 miles from Lawton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Plane

When flying to Lawton, you’ll arrive at Lawton-Fort Sill (LAW), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lawton departs from Charlotte and takes around 5h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Lawton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 155 miles from Lawton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Airports near Lawton

LAWLawton-Fort Sill
OKCOklahoma City Will Rogers World
SPSWichita Falls Regional

Airlines serving Lawton

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,598 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,545 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,057 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,428 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,484 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,375 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,100 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,014 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,174 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,656 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lawton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lawton-Fort Sill By IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Lawton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawton

Most booked hotels in Lawton

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Mysuites Lawton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 538 reviews)
$83+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1063 reviews)
$63+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Lawton - Fort Sill
2 stars
Good (6.4, 457 reviews)
$61+
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Castle inn & suites by OYO Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 218 reviews)
$44+
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Days Inn Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 851 reviews)
$54+
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Motel 6 Lawton Ok
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 457 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Lawton

Renting a car in Lawton costs $77 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Lawton-Fort Sill.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lawton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawton, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lawton costs $77 per day, on average, or $231 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Lawton-Fort Sill.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lawton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawton, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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$87/day

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