Lahore travel guide
Lahore Tourism | Lahore Guide
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lahore has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Lahore
When to visit Lahore
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.
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 11h.
Airlines serving Lahore
Where to stay in Lahore
From 5-star hotels such as the Avari Lahore to great affordable options like the Gulberg Continental Hotel, 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 £36 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lahore
Most booked hotels in Lahore
Hiring a car in Lahore
Hiring a car in Lahore costs £66 per day, on average, or £332 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Lahore.
Expect to pay £0.77 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 £9.24 and £12.32. The most frequently booked car type in Lahore is Full-size (Toyota Land Cruiser or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.