Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Lahore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lahore

With a population of 6,31 million, Lahore is the largest city in Punjab, Pakistan by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lahore has to offer.

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When to visit Lahore

Lahore in August
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in August
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lahore in June, when the average temperature is 33 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Lahore, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Lahore

Plane

When flying to Lahore, you’ll arrive at Lahore (LHE), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Lahore is to pick up a car hire from Islamabad, which is about 269 km from Lahore. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Islamabad.

Plane

When flying to Lahore, you’ll arrive at Lahore (LHE), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Lahore is to pick up a car hire from Islamabad, which is about 269 km from Lahore. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Islamabad.

Airports near Lahore

LYPFaisalabad Intl
LHELahore
SKTSialkot

Airlines serving Lahore

British Airways
Good (8,008 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,398 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,096 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,429 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,983 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,229 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (309 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (402 reviews)
China Southern
Good (152 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (535 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (304 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (83 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (468 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lahore

From 5-star hotels such as the Avari Lahore to great affordable options like the Lawrence View Hotel, Lahore, Lahore offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £24 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £40 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lahore

Most booked hotels in Lahore

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Luxus Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Rose Palace Hotel, Gulberg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£19+
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Avari Xpress Gulberg
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Avari Lahore
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+
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Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Lahore

Hiring a car in Lahore costs £51 per day, on average, or £309 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Lahore.

Expect to pay £1.10 per litre in Lahore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.13 and £17.50. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lahore costs £51 per day, on average, or £309 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Lahore.

Expect to pay £1.10 per litre in Lahore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.13 and £17.50. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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