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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rawalpindi has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Rawalpindi

Baltistan Jeep Safari Tour
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When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in June
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in June
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rawalpindi in June, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 104 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 9.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Rawalpindi, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car rental from Lahore, which is about 257 km from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Lahore.

Plane

When flying to Rawalpindi, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car rental from Lahore, which is about 257 km from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Lahore.

Airports near Rawalpindi

PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl
MFGMuzaffarabad

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,676 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,365 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,964 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (445 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (423 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (243 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (55 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around $26 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $22 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Most booked hotels in Rawalpindi

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Movenpick Centaurus Islamabad
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 258 reviews)
$150+
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Islamabad Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1266 reviews)
$171+
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Islamabad Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 833 reviews)
$159+
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Best Western Premier Islamabad
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 346 reviews)
$83+
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Pearl Continental Rawalpindi
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1361 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Rawalpindi

Renting a car in Rawalpindi costs $46 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 250% cheaper than airport locations in Rawalpindi.

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Rawalpindi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19.

Renting a car in Rawalpindi costs $46 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 250% cheaper than airport locations in Rawalpindi.

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Rawalpindi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19.