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
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawton in September
Estimated hotel price
$87
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. 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 6h 45m.

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 Ace and Europcar, 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. 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 6h 45m.

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 Ace and Europcar, among others, in Dallas.

Airlines serving Lawton

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,887 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,589 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,928 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,237 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,509 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,173 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,988 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,782 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 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 (8.6, 282 reviews)
$74+
Sleep Inn & Suites Lawton Near Fort Sill
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 735 reviews)
$83+
Mysuites Lawton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 609 reviews)
$82+
Hampton Inn & Suites Lawton
3 stars
Good (7.2, 478 reviews)
$95+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
3 stars
Good (7, 1159 reviews)
$67+
Castle inn & suites by OYO Lawton
2 stars
Good (6.2, 240 reviews)
$45+

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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Toyota Crown or similar) are, on average, 55% 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Toyota Crown or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.