Mid-Range Travel Guide: Pakistan

Accommodation

$25-70 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, comfortable guesthouses, boutique properties, hotels with AC

Food & Dining

$8-20 per day

Mix of local restaurants, hotel dining, traditional Pakistani cuisine restaurants, occasional street food

Transportation

$8-25 per day

Mix of public transport, taxis, ride-sharing apps, occasional domestic flights, AC buses

Activities

$15-40 per day

Guided tours, museum entries, cultural sites, national park fees, photography permits

Eat at local dhabas and street stalls instead of tourist restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use public buses and shared transport instead of private taxis (saves 70-85% on transportation costs)

Stay in local guesthouses outside main tourist areas (generally 40-60% less expensive)

Visit free attractions like mosques, bazaars, and hiking trails instead of paid tourist sites

Buy food from local markets and prepare simple meals when possible (reduces food costs by 50-70%)

Travel during shoulder season months for accommodation discounts of 20-40%

Use local SIM cards and apps for cheaper communication and ride-sharing rates

Only eating in hotel restaurants and tourist areas (typically costs 100-200% more than local options)

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the public transport system (increases transport costs by 300-500%)

Not negotiating prices at markets and for services where haggling is expected (overpaying by 30-100%)

Booking accommodation in peak tourist areas without comparing nearby local options (often 50-150% markup)