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 July
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in July
Estimated hotel price
£40
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 Birmingham and takes around 10h 30m.

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 Classique Car Rentals, 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 Birmingham and takes around 10h 30m.

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 Classique Car Rentals, among others, in Islamabad.

Airports near Lahore

LYPFaisalabad Intl
LHELahore
SKTSialkot

Airlines serving Lahore

British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,035 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,937 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (420 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (244 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (562 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (327 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (87 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (86 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 £22 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £36 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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Avari Xpress Gulberg
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Rose Palace Hotel, Gulberg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£21+
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Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Lahore

Hiring a car in Lahore costs £50 per day, on average, or £298 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 98% cheaper than airport locations in Lahore.

Expect to pay £0.98 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 £11.69 and £15.59. The most frequently booked car type in Lahore is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lahore costs £50 per day, on average, or £298 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 98% cheaper than airport locations in Lahore.

Expect to pay £0.98 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 £11.69 and £15.59. The most frequently booked car type in Lahore is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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