Introduction
When to visit
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
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
$79
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 45m.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 45m.

Airports near Rawalpindi

SDTSaidu Sharif
PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
Good (7,070 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,308 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (356 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (338 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
China Southern
Good (99 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (619 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (200 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,175 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
flydubai
Good (140 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around $49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $42 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Hiring a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.03 and $24.04. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rawalpindi, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.03 and $24.04. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rawalpindi, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

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