PRICE GUIDE · LAHORE

Car Rental Prices in Lahore (2026): What You’ll Actually Pay

Current car rental prices in Lahore by body style — sedans, SUVs, hatchbacks. Live rates from local owners, plus what changes the price: driver, fuel, duration.

Updated 17 October 2026 · By the HireACar team

Car rental prices in Lahore depend on three things: the body style you pick, whether you drive yourself, and how long you keep the car. This guide uses live prices from local owners on HireACar — the same numbers you will see when you book — so it stays current instead of quoting last year's rates.

Current daily rates in Lahore

Body styleCars listedFromMedian / day
Sedans12Rs 3,300Rs 7,300
SUVs7Rs 7,700Rs 14,630
Hatchbacks3Rs 3,850Rs 4,950
Pickups1Rs 154,000Rs 154,000

Rates refresh daily from live HireACar listings in Lahore; the cheapest car currently starts at Rs 3,300/day. For every city, see the Pakistan Car Rental Pricing Index.

What moves the price up or down

  • Body style. Hatchbacks (Alto, Cultus) are the cheapest way to get around the city; sedans (Corolla, City) balance comfort and price; SUVs (Fortuner, Tucson) cost the most but handle Murree and motorway trips best.
  • By the hour or by the day. Many cars can be booked for 4 to 12 hours, and an hourly booking never costs more than the day price. Most cars are self-drive; where an owner offers a driver, the driver's hours and meals are agreed with the owner — see the self-drive vs driver comparison.
  • Duration. Trips of 28 days or more are charged at the car's monthly price when it is lower than paying by the day; there are no weekly prices.
  • Season. Wedding season (Nov–Feb) and Eid weeks are peak demand; book early for minivans and SUVs.
  • Car year and condition. A newer model year with lower mileage lists higher than an older equivalent of the same model.

Typical use cases and what they cost

Airport runs (Allama Iqbal International): an hourly booking often covers a drop-off or pickup; some owners deliver to the airport, and any delivery fee is shown before you send the request. Wedding weeks: minivans and SUVs get booked early — planners booking several cars can talk to us. Business travel: companies that rent often can use the company pilot for one invoice a month.

How booking works

  1. Browse cars in Lahore and filter by body style and price.
  2. Open a car's page — photos, rules, pickup area, features and reviews are all listed.
  3. Pick your dates or hours and send a request; pay once the owner accepts.
  4. Chat opens once the booking is paid, and you agree the pickup point.

Renters sign up with a verified phone number and their CNIC. Requests can be cancelled free until you have paid; paid hourly bookings can't be cancelled, and paid day bookings can be cancelled up to 3 days before pickup — full policy on the terms page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a car in Lahore per day?
Prices are set by each owner and shown with HireACar’s fee included. For today’s figures in Lahore, see the table above and the Lahore city page; the Pricing Index has the medians. Each owner sets their price, and the price you see already includes HireACar's 10% fee.
Is it cheaper to rent a car with or without a driver in Lahore?
Self-drive is usually cheaper because you pay only for the car. Most cars on HireACar are self-drive; where an owner also offers a driver, the car page says so and you agree the driver’s terms with the owner.
Do rental prices in Lahore change by season?
Owners can change their prices at any time, and demand rises around wedding season (November to February) and Eid. Book a few days ahead of those weeks for more choice.
Are there hidden charges when renting through HireACar?
The price shown includes HireACar’s fee; there is no booking fee on top. Fuel, tolls, parking and traffic fines during the trip are paid by the renter, and returning late costs extra. Any pickup or return delivery fee is shown before you send the request. HireACar does not hold deposits. If an owner asks for a security deposit, the amount and how it is returned are agreed with the owner before pickup.