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
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″.
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. 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 Baton Rouge and takes around 5h 59m.
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.
Airlines serving Lawton
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 Garner Hotel Lawton - Fort Sill Area by IHG.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lawton
Most booked hotels in Lawton
Renting a car in Lawton
Renting a car in Lawton costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Premium (Toyota Crown or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawton, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Lawton
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$51/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$51/day