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

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rawalpindi has to offer.

When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
$74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
$74
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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 15h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Rawalpindi, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 15h 50m.

Airports near Rawalpindi

SDTSaidu Sharif
PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,970 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,164 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
flydubai
Good (136 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around $48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $58 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Most booked hotels in Rawalpindi

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Islamabad Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$339+
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Islamabad Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$319+
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Hiring a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay $1.40 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 $16.70 and $22.26. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rawalpindi, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.40 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 $16.70 and $22.26. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rawalpindi, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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