Rawalpindi travel guide
Rawalpindi Tourism | Rawalpindi Guide
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rawalpindi has to offer.
When to visit Rawalpindi
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car hire from Islamabad, which is about 15 km from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Islamabad.
Airlines serving Rawalpindi
Where to stay in Rawalpindi
Average rates range from around £23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £29 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi
Most booked hotels in Rawalpindi
Hiring a car in Rawalpindi
Expect to pay £0.85 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 £10.18 and £13.57.