Lucknow travel guide

Lucknow Tourism | Lucknow Guide

You're Going to Love Lucknow

With a population of 2,47 million, Lucknow is a must-see destination in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Lucknow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lucknow

Lucknow in August
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lucknow in August
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lucknow in May, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 104 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 11.8″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lucknow, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Lucknow

Plane

When flying to Lucknow, you’ll arrive at Lucknow Amausi (LKO), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Lucknow from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 32h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Lucknow, you’ll arrive at Lucknow Amausi (LKO), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Lucknow from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 32h 15m.

Airports near Lucknow

Airlines serving Lucknow

KLM
Good (843 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,214 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (554 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (410 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,775 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (49 reviews)
Vistara
Good (169 reviews)
flydubai
Good (73 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (149 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (65 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (66 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (20 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lucknow

From 5-star hotels such as the Hyatt Regency Lucknow to great affordable options like the Golden Tulip Lucknow, Lucknow offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $21 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $56 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lucknow

Most booked hotels in Lucknow

Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar
5 stars
Good (7.9, 856 reviews)
$62+
Hyatt Regency Lucknow
5 stars
Good (7.7, 1192 reviews)
$67+
Fairfield by Marriott Lucknow
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1237 reviews)
$56+
Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow
5 stars
Good (7.5, 988 reviews)
$57+

Renting a car in Lucknow

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Lucknow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Lucknow is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Lucknow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71. The most frequently booked car type in Lucknow is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.