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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lahore has to offer.

When to visit Lahore

Lahore in March
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in March
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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 19h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Lahore, you’ll arrive at Lahore (LHE), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Lahore from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 19h 10m.

Airports near Lahore

Airlines serving Lahore

KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,471 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (212 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (262 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (411 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (216 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
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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 $33 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $41 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lahore

Most booked hotels in Lahore

Luxus Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1773 reviews)
$62+
Rose Palace Hotel, Gulberg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3857 reviews)
$29+
Royal Swiss Lahore
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1154 reviews)
$89+
Avari Xpress Gulberg
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3189 reviews)
$50+
Hotel One The Mall, Lahore
3 stars
Good (7.5, 173 reviews)
$51+
Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore
4 stars
Good (6.9, 1353 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Lahore

Renting a car in Lahore costs $31 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lahore is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car 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, 1% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lahore costs $31 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lahore is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car 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, 1% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.