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 March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 60
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 23 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rawalpindi, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 23 km from the city centre.

Airports near Rawalpindi

SDTSaidu Sharif
PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,622 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,715 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (945 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,887 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,128 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (658 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (400 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (378 reviews)
Air China
Good (137 reviews)
China Southern
Good (133 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (223 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (327 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (55 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around S$ 39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 45 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Hiring a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay S$ 1.16 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$ 13.91 and S$ 18.55.

Expect to pay S$ 1.16 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$ 13.91 and S$ 18.55.