Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rawalpindi travel guide

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With a population of 1.74 million, Rawalpindi is a must-see destination in Punjab, Pakistan.

When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 220
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 11h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car hire from Lahore, which is about 160 miles from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Final Rentals, among others, in Lahore.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 11h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car hire from Lahore, which is about 160 miles from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Final Rentals, among others, in Lahore.

Airports near Rawalpindi

SDTSaidu Sharif
PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
Good (8,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,445 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,652 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (409 reviews)
Air China
Good (157 reviews)
China Southern
Good (158 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,808 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (56 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around RM 105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 99 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Hiring a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay RM 4.40 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 RM 52.77 and RM 70.36. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rawalpindi, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 4.40 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 RM 52.77 and RM 70.36. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rawalpindi, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.