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 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lawton include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian. The shortest domestic flight to Lawton departs from Austin and takes around 3h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Lawton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 250 km from Lawton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Dallas.

Plane

When flying to Lawton, you’ll arrive at Lawton-Fort Sill (LAW), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lawton include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian. The shortest domestic flight to Lawton departs from Austin and takes around 3h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Lawton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 250 km from Lawton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Dallas.

Airports near Lawton

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

Airlines serving Lawton

Lufthansa
Good (7,959 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,312 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,536 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,200 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,797 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,970 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,214 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,521 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 Sleep Inn & Suites Lawton Near Fort Sill.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawton

Most booked hotels in Lawton

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Apache Casino Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 284 reviews)
$84+
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Mysuites Lawton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 609 reviews)
$81+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lawton
3 stars
Good (7.3, 478 reviews)
$115+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7, 1159 reviews)
$69+
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Days Inn Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 872 reviews)
$58+
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Motel 6 Lawton Ok
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 469 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Lawton

Renting a car in Lawton costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawton costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lawton

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$56/day

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Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$82/day

Full-size SUV
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