Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lahore has to offer.

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When to visit Lahore

Lahore in May
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in May
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lahore in June, when the average temperature is 91.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °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 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Lahore, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 16h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Lahore is to pick up a car rental from Islamabad, which is about 269 km from Lahore. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Islamabad.

Plane

When flying to Lahore, you’ll arrive at Lahore (LHE), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 16h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Lahore is to pick up a car rental from Islamabad, which is about 269 km from Lahore. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Islamabad.

Airports near Lahore

LYPFaisalabad Intl
LHELahore
SKTSialkot

Airlines serving Lahore

British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,446 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,480 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,293 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,011 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,672 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (409 reviews)
China Southern
Good (162 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (236 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (553 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (311 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (83 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (475 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 $27 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $62 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 (9.3, 2469 reviews)
$43+
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Best Western Premier Hotel Gulberg Lahore
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1201 reviews)
$67+
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Avari Xpress Gulberg
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1687 reviews)
$56+
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Rose Palace Hotel, Gulberg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1892 reviews)
$24+
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Avari Lahore
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 984 reviews)
$104+
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Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore
4 stars
Good (6.9, 2264 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Lahore

Renting a car in Lahore costs $49 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Lahore.

Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Lahore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.60 and $64.81. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lahore, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lahore costs $49 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Lahore.

Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Lahore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.60 and $64.81. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lahore, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

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