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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rawalpindi to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Rawalpindi

When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in May
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in May
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 4h 35m.

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 4h 35m.

Airports near Rawalpindi

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (208 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (411 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (262 reviews)
flydubai
Good (73 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (32 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (267 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around $29 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $41 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 (8.2, 1178 reviews)
$265+
Islamabad Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.8, 536 reviews)
$243+
Ramada by Wyndham Islamabad
4 stars
Good (7.5, 591 reviews)
$149+
Hotel Crown Plaza
3 stars
Good (7.2, 541 reviews)
$97+
Islamabad Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 4 reviews)
$100+
Royalton Hotel Rawalpindi
3 stars
Good (7, 405 reviews)
$34+

Renting a car in Rawalpindi

Renting a car in Rawalpindi costs $31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

Renting a car in Rawalpindi costs $31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.