Lahore is very affordable by international standards, though costs vary widely with your comfort level. Here’s a realistic picture to help you budget. All figures are indicative and in USD.
Accommodation
Budget guesthouses from ~$20–40/night; comfortable mid-range and boutique hotels ~$50–120; international five-stars ~$150–300+. See our where-to-stay guides for specifics.
Food
Street food is a few dollars a meal; excellent local restaurants $5–15 per head; upscale dining on MM Alam Road $15–40+. Eating superbly here is remarkably cheap.
Tours & guiding
Our private tours start from around $45–95 per person for day experiences (two sharing), with per-person rates falling as groups grow. Multi-day and multi-city tours are quoted individually.
Transport
Ride-hailing across the city is typically $2–6 a trip; the metro is pennies. On our tours, private transport is included.
Entrance fees
Monument tickets are modest (often $1–5); on our tours the listed entrance fees are included.
A sample day
Independently, a comfortable mid-range day (hotel, meals, a couple of sites, local transport) might run $60–120 per person; on a private guided tour, you trade a higher day rate for zero hassle and far more depth.
Tell us your style and budget and we’ll build something that fits — Lahore rewards every level of spending.