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. The shortest domestic flight to Lawton departs from Austin and takes around 3h 17m.
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 Easirent and Hertz, 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 and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lawton
Most booked hotels in Lawton
Renting a car in Lawton
Renting a car in Lawton costs $76 per day, on average, or $227 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Lawton-Fort Sill.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.