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 West Palm Beach and takes around 5h 38m.

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 Europcar 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 5h 38m.

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 Europcar 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 (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,819 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,054 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,082 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,444 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,583 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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Apache Casino Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 248 reviews)
$79+
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Mysuites Lawton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 558 reviews)
$86+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lawton
3 stars
Good (7.2, 468 reviews)
$83+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1088 reviews)
$65+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Lawton - Fort Sill
2 stars
Good (6.4, 471 reviews)
$65+
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Days Inn Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 862 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Lawton

Renting a car in Lawton costs $67 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawton costs $67 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lawton

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$50/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$50/day

Standard
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