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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rawalpindi travel guide

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With a population of 1.74 million, Rawalpindi is a must-see destination in Punjab, Pakistan.

When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
$80
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 25m.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 25m.

Airports near Rawalpindi

PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl
MFGMuzaffarabad

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (367 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (350 reviews)
Air China
Good (99 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (634 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (209 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (306 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
flydubai
Good (141 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

Hiring a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.96 and $25.28.

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.96 and $25.28.

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