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From the Airport

From Allama Iqbal International Airport:

Overview

From Allama Iqbal International Airport:

Tourists can take a radio cab from the airport into central Lahore or any other area. The cost of such a trip will vary depending on the length of the journey. Alternatively they can rent a car from the airport where a number of car rental companies have set up office. Hotels often arrange for the transfer of travelers and their luggage from the airport to the hotel as well.

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Buses

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Taxi

Taxis are few and far between in Lahore and travelling this way is not recommended. Whilst the fare is cheap, taxis are not air-conditioned nor are they always safe. However if tourists wish to go for this option, they should hire radio cabs which are more expensive but safer.

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Car for Hire

Renting a car in Lahore is easy and advisable. It is however, costly to do so. Rates vary from 850 PKR a day to 6500 PKR a day, depending on the type of car rented. Tourists should find out whether rates include fuel charges. Tourists have the option of going for chauffer driven rented cars or driving around themselves. An additional amount has to be paid for kilometers exceeded. There are a number of car rental companies. These include:

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Driving Tips

Tourists wishing to drive around Lahore should keep a few things in mind. Firstly drivers must carry international driving licenses on them at all times. The speed limit must be observed and drunk driving is severely punished. Lahore’s drivers are extremely reckless so caution must be exercised. Traffic jams are frequent and roads sustain all sorts of traffic, including rickshaws, donkey-drawn togas and bicycles. There has also been a significant increase in the deployment of traffic policemen around the city.

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