Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rawalpindi to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in September
Estimated hotel price
S$ 69
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.

Plane

When flying to Rawalpindi, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 14 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Rawalpindi

SDTSaidu Sharif
PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,059 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,171 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (413 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (664 reviews)
Air China
Good (142 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (392 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (682 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (342 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,467 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around S$ 36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 43 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Hiring a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay S$ 1.48 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 S$ 17.66 and S$ 23.55.

Expect to pay S$ 1.48 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 S$ 17.66 and S$ 23.55.