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
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawton in December
Estimated hotel price
$85
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 Boston and takes around 6h 34m.

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 Boston and takes around 6h 34m.

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.

Airports near Lawton

LAWLawton-Fort Sill
OKCOklahoma City Will Rogers World
SPSWichita Falls Regional

Airlines serving Lawton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,696 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,029 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,076 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,139 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,666 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,061 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,671 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,898 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,061 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,427 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,606 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

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Mysuites Lawton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 551 reviews)
$81+
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Hilton Garden Inn Lawton-Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.5, 519 reviews)
$137+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1082 reviews)
$64+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Lawton - Fort Sill
2 stars
Good (6.4, 465 reviews)
$63+
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Castle inn & suites by OYO Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 222 reviews)
$44+
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Days Inn Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 861 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Lawton

Renting a car in Lawton costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 21% 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 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lawton costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 21% 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 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Lawton

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$51/day

Intermediate SUV
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