Introduction
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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lahore has to offer.

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When to visit Lahore

Lahore in July
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in July
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lahore from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 25m.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 25m.

Airports near Lahore

LYPFaisalabad Intl
LHELahore
SKTSialkot

Airlines serving Lahore

British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,545 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (918 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (371 reviews)
China Southern
Good (123 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (221 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (500 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (322 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (77 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 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 Grand Enclave Lahore, Lahore offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lahore

Hiring a car in Lahore

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.32 and $25.76. The most frequently booked car type in Lahore is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.32 and $25.76. The most frequently booked car type in Lahore is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.