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.

When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in June
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in June
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 22h 10m.

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 22h 10m.

Airports near Rawalpindi

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,996 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (426 reviews)
China Southern
Good (187 reviews)
Air China
Good (286 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (270 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (834 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (13,546 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (355 reviews)
flydubai
Good (172 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (55 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (551 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around $51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $72 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Hiring a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay $1.68 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 $20.12 and $26.83.

Expect to pay $1.68 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 $20.12 and $26.83.