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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rawalpindi has to offer.

When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
£43
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car hire from Islamabad, which is about 9 miles from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Islamabad.

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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car hire from Islamabad, which is about 9 miles from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Islamabad.

Airports near Rawalpindi

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,469 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (215 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,784 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (414 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
flydubai
Good (68 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (32 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (265 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around £23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £31 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Most booked hotels in Rawalpindi

Islamabad Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£204+
Islamabad Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£194+
Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£146+
Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi
5 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£100+
Islamabad Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£80+

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 £10.19 and £13.58.

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 £10.19 and £13.58.