Rawalpindi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rawalpindi

With a population of 1,74 million, Rawalpindi is a must-see destination in Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rawalpindi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in January
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rawalpindi in June, 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 3 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 230 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Rawalpindi, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Rawalpindi

Plane

When flying to Rawalpindi, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Rawalpindi, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 05m.

Airports near Rawalpindi

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,864 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (211 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (410 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
flydubai
Good (69 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (32 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around $43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $61 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Most booked hotels in Rawalpindi

Islamabad Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$397+
Islamabad Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$311+
Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$272+

Hiring a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Rawalpindi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.68 and $24.91.

Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Rawalpindi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.68 and $24.91.