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
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawton in September
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 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 Denver and takes around 5h 15m.

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 Ace, 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 Denver and takes around 5h 15m.

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 Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Airlines serving Lawton

Lufthansa
Good (8,175 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,148 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,422 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,758 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,737 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,685 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,289 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,223 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

Apache Casino Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 302 reviews)
$82+
Mysuites Lawton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 638 reviews)
$82+
Relax Inn Lawton
2 stars
Good (7.5, 221 reviews)
$61+
Hampton Inn & Suites Lawton
3 stars
Good (7.4, 479 reviews)
$108+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7, 1188 reviews)
$83+
Castle inn & suites by OYO Lawton
2 stars
Good (6.2, 253 reviews)
$49+

Renting a car in Lawton

Renting a car in Lawton costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawton costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.