Lucknow travel guide

Lucknow Tourism | Lucknow Guide

You're Going to Love Lucknow

With a population of 2.47 million, Lucknow is a must-see destination in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lucknow to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lucknow

Lucknow in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lucknow in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 78
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lucknow in May, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 40 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 300 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Lucknow, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Lucknow

Plane

When flying to Lucknow, you’ll arrive at Lucknow Amausi (LKO), which is located 9 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Lucknow from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 17h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Lucknow, you’ll arrive at Lucknow Amausi (LKO), which is located 9 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Lucknow from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 17h 05m.

Airports near Lucknow

Airlines serving Lucknow

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,254 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,778 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (413 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (47 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
flydubai
Good (68 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (144 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (63 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (19 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lucknow

From 5-star hotels such as the Hyatt Regency Lucknow to great affordable options like the Golden Tulip Lucknow, Lucknow offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 30 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 85 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lucknow

Most booked hotels in Lucknow

Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 90+
Hyatt Regency Lucknow
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 101+
Fairfield by Marriott Lucknow
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 82+

Renting a car in Lucknow

Expect to pay C$ 1.71 per litre in Lucknow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.51 and C$ 27.34. The most frequently booked car type in Lucknow is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.71 per litre in Lucknow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.51 and C$ 27.34. The most frequently booked car type in Lucknow is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.