Stillwater travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stillwater

With a population of 45,688, Stillwater is a must-see destination in Oklahoma, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stillwater deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stillwater

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ranchers Club (H103 Student Union) and Taylor's (170 Nancy Randolph Davis) are great picks.

When to visit Stillwater

Stillwater in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stillwater in December
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stillwater in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Stillwater, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Stillwater

Plane

When flying to Stillwater, you’ll arrive at Stillwater Searcy Fld (SWO), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stillwater departs from Denver and takes around 6h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Stillwater is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 83 km from Stillwater. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Plane

When flying to Stillwater, you’ll arrive at Stillwater Searcy Fld (SWO), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Stillwater departs from Denver and takes around 6h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to Stillwater is to pick up a car rental from Oklahoma City, which is about 83 km from Stillwater. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Oklahoma City.

Airports near Stillwater

Airlines serving Stillwater

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,955 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,926 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,718 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (978 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stillwater

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites - Stillwater and Hampton Inn & Suites Stillwater West.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stillwater

Most booked hotels in Stillwater

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Stillwater
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 163 reviews)
$111+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Stillwater
3 stars
Excellent (8, 175 reviews)
$123+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stillwater-University Area
2 stars
Good (7.5, 178 reviews)
$77+
Holiday Inn & Suites Stillwater - University West
3 stars
Good (7.4, 94 reviews)
$110+
Wyndham Garden Stillwater
2 stars
Good (7.1, 428 reviews)
$96+
Americas Best Value Inn Stillwater
2 stars
Okay (4.7, 161 reviews)
$41+

Renting a car in Stillwater

Renting a car in Stillwater costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Stillwater.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stillwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Stillwater is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Scion iQ or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stillwater costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Stillwater.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Stillwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Stillwater is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Scion iQ or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.