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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in July
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 20m.

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 20m.

Airports near Lahore

LYPFaisalabad Intl
LHELahore
SKTSialkot

Airlines serving Lahore

British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,805 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (952 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,135 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (380 reviews)
China Southern
Good (136 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (224 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (501 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (329 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (78 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 $49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lahore

Hiring a car in Lahore

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.03 and $24.03. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.03 and $24.03. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.