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 December
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawton in December
Estimated hotel price
$86
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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,764 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,077 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,688 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,437 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,596 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, 245 reviews)
$79+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lawton-Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.5, 519 reviews)
$139+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1084 reviews)
$64+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lawton
3 stars
Good (7.1, 467 reviews)
$83+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Lawton - Fort Sill
2 stars
Good (6.4, 468 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 $54 per day, on average, or $163 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 44% 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 Luxury rental cars (Cadillac CT5 or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawton costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 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 44% 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 Luxury rental cars (Cadillac CT5 or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lawton

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$48/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

Intermediate
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