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
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawton in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
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. The shortest domestic flight to Lawton departs from Baton Rouge and takes around 4h 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 Easirent and Europcar, 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. The shortest domestic flight to Lawton departs from Baton Rouge and takes around 4h 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 Easirent and Europcar, among others, in Dallas.

Airlines serving Lawton

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,674 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,636 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,020 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,574 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,598 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,066 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,052 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,663 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,418 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,619 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

Mysuites Lawton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 547 reviews)
$81+
Hilton Garden Inn Lawton-Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.5, 519 reviews)
$137+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1079 reviews)
$64+
Extended Stay America Suites - Lawton - Fort Sill
2 stars
Good (6.4, 465 reviews)
$61+
Castle inn & suites by OYO Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 222 reviews)
$44+
Days Inn Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 859 reviews)
$54+

Renting a car in Lawton

Renting a car in Lawton costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lawton costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.