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 the most popular tourist destination in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lahore to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lahore

Lahore in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 316
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahore in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 316
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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lahore from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 5h 55m.

Plane

When flying to Lahore, you’ll arrive at Lahore (LHE), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lahore from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 5h 55m.

Airports near Lahore

Airlines serving Lahore

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,864 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (211 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (264 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (410 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (215 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (155 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 RM 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lahore

Hiring a car in Lahore

Expect to pay RM 4.88 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 RM 58.47 and RM 77.95. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 4.88 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 RM 58.47 and RM 77.95. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lahore, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.