LAHORE TO ISLAMABAD

Rent a Car from Lahore
to Islamabad

Cars and vans with a professional driver for one-way drops, same-day round trips and multi-day stays, from any area of Lahore to any sector of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Black Toyota Land Cruiser for rent from Lahore to Islamabad
CARS FOR THE ISLAMABAD ROUTE

A Car and Driver for the Whole Road to Islamabad

Lahore to Islamabad is one of the busiest routes in Pakistan. Families go for weddings, professionals go for meetings, and visitors head on to Murree and the north. A car with a driver turns the long drive into a calm, planned trip.

 PTS Premium arranges the journey from your door in Lahore to your destination in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. The fare is shared in writing on WhatsApp before you confirm, and you can also book the trip the other way round.

ONE WAY

The car takes you from Lahore to Islamabad and returns without you. It suits relocation, longer stays and onward travel.

ROUND TRIP

The driver waits during your meeting or event and brings you back to Lahore the same day. Tell us how long you will stay.

MULTI-DAY

The driver stays with you in Islamabad, and you use the car locally as well. It suits weddings, family visits and tours.

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BOTH DIRECTIONS

Book It from Either End

You can start in Lahore or in Islamabad. Send your pickup, date and drop area, and we confirm the car and fare. This helps visitors who want a comfortable ride home, and families returning from a wedding in the capital.

We also arrange cars with drivers in Islamabad, so you can use a car locally after you arrive. Message us your dates and we confirm what can be arranged and at what rate.

CAR RENTAL FLEET

Car Rental Fleet
Available in Islamabad

Browse by size and budget, then tap WhatsApp for today’s rate. We confirm the exact car and rate before your booking.

White Toyota Fortuner SUV with driver – Fortuner vs Prado rent Lahore

Toyota Fortuner

Fortuner on rent for Lahore to Islamabad with driver, for families with luggage. Seven seats, strong AC and room for bags on a long day on the road.
Rate: Rs. 14,000 / day with driver

Hilux Revo pickup for hire in Lahore

Toyota Hilux Revo

Hire a Toyota Hilux Revo in Lahore for city travel and rough or long routes. A strong, comfortable pickup with AC, suited to Ring Road and highway trips.

Toyota Yaris rent a car in Lahore

Toyota Yaris

Yaris rent a car in Lahore for daily city travel and office trips. A fuel-efficient, easy-to-drive sedan with AC, a budget-friendly choice for Johar Town and airport runs.

Toyota Land Cruiser for Rent in Lahore

Toyota Land Cruiser

Land Cruiser rental in Lahore for weddings, VIP guests and long journeys. A powerful, premium SUV with AC and a smooth ride, ideal for Model Town and DHA events.

Toyota Corolla on rent in Lahore

Toyota Corolla

Corolla on rent in Lahore for office trips, family visits and everyday travel. A reliable, comfortable AC sedan, well suited to Canal Road and Wapda Town routes.

Kia Carnival on rent for families in Lahore

Kia Carnival KA4

Kia Carnival with driver for Lahore to Islamabad family trips. A roomy people mover where parents, children and luggage travel together in comfort.
Rate: Rs. 25,000 / day with driver

Haval SUV on rent in Lahore

HAVAL

Haval SUV on rent in Lahore for family outings and business trips. A modern, comfortable ride with AC and a roomy cabin, easy for Valencia and everyday city travel.

Land Cruiser rental for weddings in Lahore

Prado

Prado for rent from Lahore to Islamabad for VIP guests and wedding parties. A spacious, premium SUV that keeps a long journey relaxed.
Rate: Rs. 16,000 / day with driver

White Honda Civic for rent in Lahore with driver

Honda Civic

Honda Civic car rental from Lahore to Islamabad for executives and groom-side family. A smooth, stylish sedan that handles long motorway driving with ease.
Rate: Rs. 9,000 / day with driver

Corolla Altis Grande for rent in Lahore

ALTIS-GRANDE

Corolla Altis for a Lahore to Islamabad trip with driver. A quiet, comfortable sedan for business meetings and solo or couple travel on the motorway.
Rate: Rs. 7,000 / day with driver

Toyota Hiace High Roof for Rent in Lahore

Toyota Hiace High Roof

Hiace High Roof for Lahore to Islamabad group travel and wedding guests. An AC van with extra headroom for passengers and bags on the motorway.
Rate: Rs. 14,000 / day with driver

White Toyota Coaster bus for rent in Lahore

Toyota Coaster

Coaster for rent from Lahore to Islamabad for baraat guests, teams and tours. One AC coaster carries a large group together to the same destination.
Rate: Rs. 25,000

Land Cruiser rental for weddings in Lahore

land cruiser v8

Land Cruiser V8 rental for Lahore to Islamabad baraat convoys and VIP travel. A commanding, luxurious SUV with AC and a very smooth ride.
Rate: Rs. 25,000 / day with driver

HOW IT WORKS

Planning Your Islamabad Trips
in Four Step

Four steps, usually under ten minutes on WhatsApp.

Send Your Route:

 Share your Lahore pickup area, your Islamabad destination and your travel date.

Choose Trip Type:

 Tell us if it is one way, same-day return or a stay of a few days.

Get the Trip Price:

We reply with the fare and terms in writing on WhatsApp.

Depart on Time:

 Your driver reaches your pickup point at the agreed time and the journey begins.

MORE SERVICES

Services That Go Well
with This Trip

Every service has its own page with cars, rates and terms. Pick the one that matches your trip, or message us and we will point you to the right one.

Rent a car with driver in Lahore – professional driver service

Rent a Car with Driver

Rent a car with driver in Islamabad for office trips, shopping, hospital visits and family outings. Professional drivers are available for every booking, and our pricing is transparent, so you know the rate before you confirm. Popular for Gulberg and Canal Road routes.

Wedding car rental in Lahore – luxury cars for baraat

Wedding and Luxury Cars

Wedding car rental in Lahore  to islamabad  baraat, bridal entry and walima, with decorated and luxury cars. Package prices are reasonable and shared in writing, and early booking helps secure your date. We coordinate timing with your venue so the car arrives before you need it.

Lahore airport pickup and drop car rental – Allama Iqbal Airport

Airport Pickup and Drop

Rent a car at Islambad pickup and drop, day or night. Your driver tracks your arrival, waits at the right place and helps with luggage. Fares are fixed and shared in advance, 

Monthly car rental in Lahore for corporate and personal use

Monthly and Corporate

Monthly car rental in islamabad for offices, executives and families. A dedicated car and driver at a predictable cost, with set working hours and clear mileage terms. A monthly plan usually gives better value for money than paying day by day.

Red jeep at mountain lake on northern Pakistan tour

Tours and Intercity

Comfortable cars with driver for tours from islamabad  to Murree, the northern areas and other cities. Your driver stays with you through the whole trip, and the rate is agreed before you leave, with fuel and allowance explained upfront.

Islambad

Lahore to Islamabad
Rental at a Glance

Detail Lahore to Islamabad
Main route M-2 Lahore–Islamabad Motorway
Motorway length About 375 km
Typical driving time About 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic and stops
Trip types One way, same-day round trip, multi-day
Driver Professional driver included
Available in reverse Yes, Islamabad to Lahore
Cars in Islamabad Available for local use after you arrive
Rate Route fare confirmed on WhatsApp

How Far Is Islamabad from Lahore, and How Long Does the Drive Take?

The M-2 motorway, which links Lahore with Islamabad and Rawalpindi, is about 375 km long. This is the road almost every car rental trip between the two cities uses. The first motorway built in South Asia, it is a six-lane road with service areas roughly every 60 to 80 km, which makes breaks easy to plan.

The driving time changes with the day and the hour. These are typical estimates:

Situation Approximate time
Early morning, clear roads About 4 hours
Normal daytime traffic About 4.5 to 5 hours
Holidays, Eid, rain or heavy traffic 5 to 6 hours or more
Dense winter fog Can add delays or closures, so allow a buffer

Add 20 to 30 minutes for a rest stop at a service area. Reaching a specific sector in Islamabad or a society in Rawalpindi also depends on city traffic at the end of the journey, so share your exact destination and we plan the timing.

Which Route Does the Driver Take?

Most trips use the M-2 motorway. It is faster, smoother and safer for long distance than the older GT Road, which passes through towns, junctions and slower traffic. For a family or a wedding party on a fixed schedule, the motorway is the sensible choice. A new motorway link via Kharian is planned to shorten the distance in future, but the M-2 is the main route today.

On a long trip, the driver also plans fuel, rest and prayer breaks at the service areas. Tell us in advance if your group needs stops, so we plan the schedule around you.

One Way, Round Trip or a Stay in Islamabad: Which Should You Choose?

Three kinds of booking cover most needs.

One way. The car takes you from Lahore to Islamabad and returns without you. This suits people who are relocating, visiting for several days or travelling onward from Islamabad.

Same-day round trip. The driver takes you to Islamabad, waits during your meeting or event, and brings you back to Lahore the same day. This is popular for business meetings, hospital appointments and short family visits. Tell us how many hours you will spend in Islamabad, so the plan covers the waiting time.

Multi-day trip. The driver stays with you in Islamabad, and you use the car for local travel too. This suits weddings, family visits and tours. Driver stay and meal arrangements are explained before you confirm.

Islamabad to Lahore: Can I Book the Trip the Other Way?

Yes. You can book a car from Islamabad or Rawalpindi to Lahore, with a driver and a fare confirmed in advance. Send your pickup sector, date and drop area in Lahore, and we reply on WhatsApp.

This helps visitors who come to Islamabad for work or an event and want a comfortable ride home, and families returning from a wedding in the capital. If you want both directions with the same car and driver, book a round trip, so the arrangement stays simple.

Rent a Car in Islamabad for Your Stay

A trip to Islamabad rarely ends at the first drop. Meetings, family functions and sightseeing need transport across the city. We arrange cars with drivers in Islamabad as well, so you can use a car locally after the journey.

Ask for availability and the rate on WhatsApp with your dates, and we confirm what can be arranged. Booking both parts together, the journey and the local days, keeps the plan simple and the pricing clear.

Why People Book a Car from Lahore to Islamabad

People book this route for a handful of clear reasons. The table below shows the most common cases.

Reason Typical trip Suggested cars
Wedding Baraat or family travelling for a wedding Land Cruiser V8, Prado, Civic, Coaster
Birthday and family events A one- or two-day family visit Fortuner, Kia Carnival
Business meetings Same-day round trip for work Corolla Altis, Honda Civic
Medical visits Appointments at hospitals in the twin cities Corolla Altis, Fortuner
Student and campus visits Admissions and visits to universities Corolla Altis, Honda Civic
Airport connections Reaching Islamabad International Airport Fortuner, Kia Carnival
Tourism Islamabad sightseeing, then Murree and the north Fortuner, Prado, Hiace

Weddings Between Lahore and Islamabad

Weddings are among the biggest reasons people hire a car for this route. Lahore families travel to weddings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and Islamabad families come to Lahore for theirs. Groups often include the groom’s family, relatives and many guests, so the planning matters.

For a baraat travelling from Lahore, families usually choose a Land Cruiser V8 or Prado for the lead car, a Honda Civic or Corolla Altis for the groom and parents, and a Coaster or Hiace for guests. This keeps the convoy together and avoids many separate cars on the motorway.

Start early, since a long road trip followed by a wedding function leaves little room for delay. Share the wedding date, the venue area, the time the baraat must arrive and the number of guests, and we plan the departure time and cars. Decoration for wedding cars can be arranged, and details are confirmed before booking. See our wedding car rental in Lahore page for the full list of functions and cars.

Birthdays, Engagements and Family Gatherings

Smaller events also bring people to Islamabad. A birthday dinner, an engagement or a family reunion often needs one comfortable car for the whole family, not several. The Fortuner and Kia Carnival seat seven and carry luggage, and a Hiace works for larger families. With a driver, the family travels together, arrives fresh and returns the same day or the next.

Business Trips and Same-Day Meetings

Many professionals leave Lahore early, attend meetings in Blue Area or the F and G sectors of Islamabad, and return in the evening. A car with a driver gives you time to work, take calls or rest on the way. A Corolla Altis or Honda Civic suits this kind of trip, and a Fortuner works when you travel as a team.

If your office makes this trip often, a monthly arrangement may fit better than booking each time. See our monthly and corporate car rental in Lahore page.

Which Car Is Best for Which Trip?

  • Solo or two travellers, business trip: Corolla Altis or Honda Civic
  • Family of up to seven with luggage: Fortuner or Kia Carnival
  • VIP guests and baraat lead car: Land Cruiser V8 or Prado
  • Groups and wedding guests: Hiace High Roof or Coaster
  • Trips continuing to Murree or the north: Fortuner or Prado

Tell us the number of passengers and bags, and we suggest the car.

Lahore to Islamabad Car Rental Rates

A long-distance rental is priced as a trip, so the fare depends on your route and plan. Our daily rates with driver in Lahore show how the cars compare:

Car Seats Daily rate with driver Lahore to Islamabad fare
Corolla Altis 5 Rs. 7,000 Get today’s rate on WhatsApp
Honda Civic 5 Rs. 9,000 Get today’s rate on WhatsApp
Toyota Fortuner 7 Rs. 14,000 Get today’s rate on WhatsApp
Toyota Prado 7 Rs. 16,000 Get today’s rate on WhatsApp
Land Cruiser V8 7 Rs. 25,000 Get today’s rate on WhatsApp
Kia Carnival 7 Rs. 25,000 Get today’s rate on WhatsApp
Toyota Hiace High Roof Group Rs. 14,000 Get today’s rate on WhatsApp
Toyota Coaster Group Rs. 25,000 Get today’s rate on WhatsApp

What changes the route fare:

Factor Why it matters
Trip type One way, same-day return and multi-day trips are priced differently
Car A sedan costs less than a Prado or a Coaster
Waiting hours Time spent in Islamabad adds to the booking
Night stay A multi-day trip includes the driver’s stay and meals
Fuel and tolls We explain how these are handled before you confirm
Travel date Wedding season and holidays raise demand

Entry and toll rules for the motorway and the capital can change, so we confirm the current requirements with you before the trip.

Pickup Areas in Lahore

We arrange the start of your journey from any area of Lahore, including DHA, Johar Town, Bahria Town, Gulberg, Model Town, Cantt, Township and the airport. See our DHA Lahore and Johar Town pages for local details. Share your address on WhatsApp, and we confirm the departure time.

Drop-Off Areas in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Your driver can take you to any part of the twin cities. Here are the areas people ask for most.

Blue Area and the city centre

Blue Area is Islamabad’s business district, with offices, banks and hotels along Jinnah Avenue. It is the usual destination for business trips and meetings.

H3: Sectors E, F and G
The F sectors, such as F-6, F-7, F-8, F-10 and F-11, are popular for homes, restaurants and offices. The G sectors, such as G-9, G-10, G-11 and G-13, hold homes and markets. E-7 and E-11 are also common drop points.

Sectors H and I

The I sectors, such as I-8, I-9 and I-10, are close to Rawalpindi and used for offices and homes. Hospital visits often go to the H sectors.

 DHA Islamabad and Bahria Town


These large societies host family homes and wedding events. Share your phase or street and a nearby landmark, and we confirm the route.

 Islamabad International Airport

Drives to the airport need extra time on the Islamabad side, so tell us your flight time and we plan the departure from Lahore.

Rawalpindi
Saddar, Satellite Town,

Chaklala, Bahria Town Phase 4, DHA Phase 1 and 2, Askari societies, 6th Road and the Airport Housing Society are frequent drop points.

Sightseeing around the capital


Visitors often include the Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh, Pakistan Monument and Centaurus Mall in their trip, and a car with a driver saves parking and navigation time in the city.

Planning Your Day: A Sample Same-Day Round Trip

This schedule shows how a same-day business trip can look. Your times will change with your meeting.

Time Plan
5:30 AM Driver arrives at your Lahore address
6:00 AM Depart for the M-2 motorway
8:30 AM Short break at a service area
10:30 AM Reach Islamabad and drop at your destination
Midday Meetings, with the driver on standby
4:00 PM Leave Islamabad for Lahore
9:00 PM Arrive back in Lahore

Tips for a Comfortable Long Trip

  • Leave early to avoid traffic at both ends of the journey
  • Pack light, or tell us about heavy luggage so we pick a bigger car
  • Plan rest and prayer breaks with your driver
  • Allow extra time in winter, when fog can slow the motorway
  • Share your Islamabad address, sector and a nearby landmark
  • Keep the driver’s number saved for the whole trip

Going Beyond Islamabad to Murree and the North

Many travellers continue past Islamabad to Murree, Nathia Gali and the northern areas. If your plan includes hill roads, tell us at the time of booking so we choose a suitable car such as the Fortuner or Prado. See our tour car rental from Lahore page for longer trips.

What to Send for a Quick Route Quote

  • Your pickup address in Lahore
  • Your destination sector or area in Islamabad or Rawalpindi
  • Date and departure time
  • One way, round trip or multi-day
  • Number of passengers and luggage
  • The car you prefer
QUESTIONS

Lahore to Islamabad
Car Rental Questions Answered

The M-2 motorway between the two cities is about 375 km long. The exact distance depends on your pickup point in Lahore and your destination in Islamabad or Rawalpindi.

 

In clear conditions, the drive takes about 4 hours. With normal traffic, plan for 4.5 to 5 hours, and more on holidays, in rain or during winter fog. Add time for a rest stop.

 

Yes. PTS Premium provides cars with professional drivers for one-way drops, same-day round trips and multi-day trips. Send your route and date on WhatsApp for a fare in writing.

 

Yes. Send your Islamabad or Rawalpindi pickup, date and Lahore drop area, and we confirm the fare and car.

 

Yes. We arrange cars with drivers in Islamabad too. Message us with your dates and we confirm availability and the rate.

 

A Land Cruiser V8 or Prado suits the lead baraat car, a Honda Civic or Corolla Altis suits the groom and parents, and a Coaster or Hiace carries guests.

 

The fare depends on the car, the trip type, waiting hours and your date. Our daily rates with driver start at Rs. 7,000 for a Corolla Altis, and we confirm the route fare on WhatsApp.

 

Yes. A same-day round trip includes waiting. Tell us how long you will stay, and we plan the booking around it.

 

We arrange trips to sectors in Islamabad, DHA Islamabad, Bahria Town, Rawalpindi areas and the airport. Share your address and we confirm.