Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Luang Prabang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Luang Prabang

With a population of 47,378, Luang Prabang is the largest city in Louangphabang, Laos by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Luang Prabang deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9699
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luang Prabang in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9699
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luang Prabang in May, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 13 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 290 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Luang Prabang, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Luang Prabang

Plane

When flying to Luang Prabang, you’ll arrive at Luang Prabang (LPQ), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Luang Prabang from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 11h 30m.

Plane

When flying to Luang Prabang, you’ll arrive at Luang Prabang (LPQ), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Luang Prabang from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 11h 30m.

Airports near Luang Prabang

XKHPhonsavan Xieng Khouang
LXGLuang Namtha
LPQLuang Prabang

Airlines serving Luang Prabang

KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (430 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
EL AL
Good (655 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (253 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Excellent (133 reviews)
Lao Airlines
Excellent (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luang Prabang

From 5-star hotels such as the Burasari Heritage Luang Prabang to great affordable options like the Queen's House, Luang Prabang offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 2,914 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 23,654 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nocknoy Lanexang Guesthouse and Phonepraseuth Guesthouse.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luang Prabang

Most booked hotels in Luang Prabang

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Merry Riverside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,291+
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Muangthong Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,219+
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Pullman Luang Prabang
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,344+
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Hiring a car in Luang Prabang

Hiring a car in Luang Prabang costs ₹ 4,424 per day, on average, or ₹ 8,848 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 183 per litre in Luang Prabang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,198 and ₹ 2,930. The most frequently booked car type in Luang Prabang is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Luang Prabang costs ₹ 4,424 per day, on average, or ₹ 8,848 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 183 per litre in Luang Prabang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,198 and ₹ 2,930. The most frequently booked car type in Luang Prabang is Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.