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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 April
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in April
Estimated hotel price
£46
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 18h 40m.

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 18h 40m.

Airports near Lahore

LYPFaisalabad Intl
LHELahore
SKTSialkot

Airlines serving Lahore

British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,773 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,890 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,130 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (379 reviews)
China Southern
Good (133 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (222 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (501 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (327 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (78 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (291 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lahore

From 5-star hotels such as the The Nishat Hotel Johar Town 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 £48 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lahore

Most booked hotels in Lahore

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The Nishat Hotel Johar Town
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Rose Palace Hotel, Gulberg
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£19+
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Avari Xpress Gulberg
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Avari Lahore Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£66+
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Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£77+
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Hiring a car in Lahore

Hiring a car in Lahore costs £55 per day, on average, or £332 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, 2% more expensive than at Lahore.

Expect to pay £0.68 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 £8.05 and £10.73. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lahore costs £55 per day, on average, or £332 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, 2% more expensive than at Lahore.

Expect to pay £0.68 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 £8.05 and £10.73. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

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