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 April
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in April
Estimated hotel price
£36
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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Lahore, you’ll arrive at Lahore (LHE), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 50m.

Airports near Lahore

LYPFaisalabad Intl
LHELahore
SKTSialkot

Airlines serving Lahore

British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,011 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (968 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,162 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (665 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (391 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (504 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (339 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (296 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (455 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 £22 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £43 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lahore

Most booked hotels in Lahore

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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)
£45+
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Avari Lahore
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
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Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Lahore

Hiring a car in Lahore costs £48 per day, on average, or £287 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Lahore.

Expect to pay £0.71 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 £8.51 and £11.34. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lahore costs £48 per day, on average, or £287 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Lahore.

Expect to pay £0.71 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 £8.51 and £11.34. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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