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
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lawton in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
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 Denver and takes around 4h 21m.

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 Fox, 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 Denver and takes around 4h 21m.

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 Fox, among others, in Dallas.

Airlines serving Lawton

Lufthansa
Good (6,945 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,712 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,888 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,644 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,603 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,538 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,936 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,323 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,777 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,061 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,273 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,331 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (827 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,047 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,750 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 and Hampton Inn & Suites Lawton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lawton

Most booked hotels in Lawton

Hilton Garden Inn Lawton-Fort Sill
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 497 reviews)
$156+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lawton / Fort Sill
2 stars
Good (7.4, 918 reviews)
$88+
Surestay Plus Hotel by Best Western Lawton
2 stars
Good (7.2, 740 reviews)
$87+
Castle inn & suites by OYO Lawton
2 stars
Good (6.7, 189 reviews)
$52+
Extended Stay America Suites - Lawton - Fort Sill
2 stars
Good (6.3, 385 reviews)
$84+
Days Inn Lawton
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 806 reviews)
$52+

Renting a car in Lawton

Renting a car in Lawton costs $63 per day, on average, or $188 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lawton costs $63 per day, on average, or $188 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Lawton.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Lawton is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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