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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lawton departs from San Antonio and takes around 5h 07m.

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 Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

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 San Antonio and takes around 5h 07m.

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 Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Airports near Lawton

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

Airlines serving Lawton

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,097 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,687 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,484 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,034 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,661 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,403 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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Apache Casino Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 236 reviews)
$79+
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Mysuites Lawton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 545 reviews)
$83+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1071 reviews)
$67+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Lawton - Fort Sill
2 stars
Good (6.4, 464 reviews)
$58+
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Castle inn & suites by OYO Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 221 reviews)
$43+
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Days Inn Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 856 reviews)
$51+
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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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Lawton-Fort Sill.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawton, while also 63% 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Lawton-Fort Sill.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lawton, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Lawton

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$66/day

Intermediate SUV
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