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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 5 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 May
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in May
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 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from the United States departs from New York and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car rental from Lahore, which is about 160 miles from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Final Rentals, among others, in Lahore.

Plane

When flying to Rawalpindi, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from the United States departs from New York and takes around 16h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car rental from Lahore, which is about 160 miles from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Final Rentals, among others, in Lahore.

Airports near Rawalpindi

SDTSaidu Sharif
PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,422 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (428 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (402 reviews)
Air China
Good (152 reviews)
China Southern
Good (152 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
Air Arabia
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American Airlines
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around $27 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $38 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 (8.7, 1151 reviews)
$172+
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Movenpick Centaurus Islamabad
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 223 reviews)
$127+
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Islamabad Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 803 reviews)
$138+
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Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
4 stars
Excellent (8, 580 reviews)
$104+
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Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi
5 stars
Good (7.9, 1145 reviews)
$106+
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New Islamabad Hotel
5 stars
Good (6.8, 89 reviews)
$17+
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Renting a car in Rawalpindi

Renting a car in Rawalpindi costs $37 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Rawalpindi.

Expect to pay $5.56 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 $66.77 and $89.03. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rawalpindi, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Rawalpindi costs $37 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Rawalpindi.

Expect to pay $5.56 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 $66.77 and $89.03. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rawalpindi, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.