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Coworking Spaces in Lahore: Prices and What's Included

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In 2026, coworking in Lahore costs roughly Rs2,000–2,500 for a day pass and about Rs20,000–32,000 a month for a hot or dedicated desk at the operators with published prices, with private office seats from about Rs28,000–40,000 per person.

Coworking in Lahore costs roughly Rs2,000–2,500 for a day pass and about Rs20,000–32,000 a month for a hot or dedicated desk, based on the few operators whose prices are published. A seat in a private cabin starts around Rs28,000–40,000 per person per month. Prices move with contract length, so the same desk can cost much less on a two-year term than month to month.

Key takeaways

  • Regus lists Lahore day coworking from PKR 2,500, and dedicated desks and private offices from PKR 600 per person per day on longer contracts.
  • COLABS was reported at about PKR 25,000–32,000 a month for a hot desk and about PKR 28,000–40,000 per seat for private offices (April 2026).
  • Published prices are scarce. Most operators quote on request, so get three written quotes.
  • Ask whether Punjab sales tax on services is included. The standard rate on non-residential rent is 16%.

Quick answer: price per seat

Operator / product Published price Date and basis
Regus, day coworking from PKR 2,500 per day Regus Lahore page, 2026
Regus, hourly coworking from PKR 312 per person per hour Same
Regus, coworking access plan from PKR 830 per person per day, unlimited days Same
Regus, dedicated desk from PKR 600 per person per day, 24-month contract Same
Regus, private office from PKR 600 per person per day Same
COLABS (Gulberg), hot desk about PKR 25,000–32,000 per month Nucamp, updated April 2026
COLABS, private office about PKR 28,000–40,000 per seat per month Same
COLABS, day pass about PKR 2,000 Same
Kickstart, hot desk from about PKR 26,000 per month Same
Kickstart, dedicated desk from PKR 20,000 per month Same

Sources: Regus Lahore and Nucamp. Nucamp says its figures are approximate and may be out of date. Kickstart's dedicated desk is listed below its hot desk, which is unusual, so confirm both directly.

Turning Regus's daily rate into a monthly figure

Regus quotes per person per day. At PKR 600 a day, a dedicated desk works out to PKR 18,000 for a 30-day month. That is an illustration of the published starting rate on a 24-month contract, not a quote. Short contracts cost more.

Hot desk vs cabin vs office

Hot desk Dedicated desk Private cabin / office
What you get Any free seat in the open area Your own fixed desk A lockable room for one or more people
Best for Freelancers, occasional users Daily users who leave a monitor Teams, client calls, confidential work
Typical published price about Rs25,000–32,000/month (COLABS); Rs2,000–2,500/day from Rs20,000/month (Kickstart); from Rs600/day (Regus, long term) about Rs28,000–40,000 per seat (COLABS); from Rs600/day per person (Regus)
Commitment Day pass or monthly Monthly or longer Usually longer contracts

The gap between a hot desk and a cabin seat is smaller than many expect. If two or three of you work together every day, price a small cabin. You gain a door and storage for little more per head.

What's usually included

Regus lists front-of-house reception, high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic furniture, printing and scanning, kitchens with tea and coffee, and communal and meeting spaces. Some centres add cafés, showers, parking or gyms (Regus).

Nucamp lists COLABS extras such as private pods, valet parking, podcast studios, rooftop event space and weekly community lunches. For Kickstart it lists internet with failover, 24/5 access, a mailing address and basic legal and accounting support.

Best areas

Coworking in Lahore clusters around business districts and main roads.

  • Gulberg is the densest cluster. Regus lists Gulberg, MM Alam Road, Main Boulevard and Liberty Market among its locations. COLABS started in Gulberg, and a Kickstart Gulberg branch is listed on coworker.com (Coworker).
  • Johar Town has COLABS space, reported by Aurora in 2022 alongside Gulberg (Aurora), and a Regus location.
  • DHA, Cantt and Model Town appear on Regus's location list.
  • Airline Society has a Kickstart space at 184-Commercial, with 24-hour access listed (Coworker).
  • Further south, Regus lists Raiwind Road, Bahria Town and the Lahore Ring Road among its locations.

Pick the area by commute, not prestige. A cheaper desk an hour away costs you more in time and fuel than it saves.

Hidden costs

  1. Sales tax. Since July 2025, Punjab charges sales tax on services at 16% on non-residential rent (Pakistan Observer). Ask whether any quote includes Punjab sales tax on services, and get it on the invoice.
  2. Meeting rooms. Plans often include limited hours. Extra hours are billed separately.
  3. Parking. Gulberg parking is tight. Ask whether a space is included or charged.
  4. Printing above a quota.
  5. Security deposit. Ask whether one is required, how much it is, and how and when it is refunded.
  6. Long-contract lock-in. Regus's lowest dedicated-desk rate is tied to a 24-month contract. Breaking it early can be expensive.
  7. After-hours access. Check the hours. Kickstart is listed at 24/5 in one source and 24-hour access at another branch.

Checklist before signing

  1. Get the price in writing, with tax shown separately.
  2. Confirm the contract length and the notice period to leave.
  3. Test the internet at your busiest hour, and ask about backup during power cuts.
  4. Check generator or UPS cover for your desk, not just the lights.
  5. Count included meeting-room hours and the rate for extra hours.
  6. Confirm access hours and whether weekends are included.
  7. Ask about a mailing address and call answering if you need them. Regus lists both on enquiry.
  8. Check parking and how guests are received.
  9. Read the deposit and refund terms.
  10. Visit at midday to see how full and noisy it really is.

What we'd do

A freelancer working three days a week should start on day passes and only move to a monthly hot desk once the maths favours it. A team of three or more should price a small cabin and negotiate a 12-month term. Either way, insist on a written quote with Punjab sales tax shown, and test the internet before paying anything.

This guide is general information; confirm current rates with FBR/the bank/a lawyer before you pay.

Sources

Information only. This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules and rates change — confirm with the official source before you act. Spotted an error? Tell us.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much is a coworking space in Lahore per month?

Published 2026 prices put a hot or dedicated desk at about Rs20,000–32,000 a month at COLABS and Kickstart. Regus lists dedicated desks from PKR 600 per person per day on a 24-month contract. Most operators quote on request.

What is the cheapest coworking option in Lahore?

A day pass, at about Rs2,000–2,500, is the cheapest way in if you only need a desk occasionally. For daily users, a long-term dedicated desk at a large operator can work out cheaper per day than a monthly hot desk.

Is there tax on coworking fees in Punjab?

Punjab charges 16% sales tax on services on non-residential rent, and most services are taxable unless exempt. Ask the operator whether its price includes the tax and get it shown on the invoice.

Which area of Lahore has the most coworking spaces?

Gulberg has the densest cluster, including Regus centres, COLABS and a Kickstart branch. Johar Town, DHA and Airline Society also have options.

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