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
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawton in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 Tampa and takes around 5h 07m.

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 Tampa and takes around 5h 07m.

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 (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,192 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,540 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,135 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,859 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,908 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,301 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,640 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,731 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 Garner Hotel Lawton - Fort Sill Area by IHG.

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, 312 reviews)
$80+
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Mysuites Lawton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 644 reviews)
$81+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1200 reviews)
$91+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Lawton - Fort Sill
2 stars
Good (6.3, 506 reviews)
$66+
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Castle inn & suites by OYO Lawton
2 stars
Good (6.2, 256 reviews)
$48+
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Days Inn Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 895 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Lawton

Renting a car in Lawton costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawton costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Lawton

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$74/day

Standard SUV

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$82/day

Full-size SUV
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