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. Rawalpindi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 175
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. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Rawalpindi include Emirates, flydubai and Pakistan International Airlines. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h.

Plane

When flying to Rawalpindi, you’ll arrive at Islamabad Intl (ISB), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Rawalpindi include Emirates, flydubai and Pakistan International Airlines. The shortest flight to Rawalpindi from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 3h.

Airports near Rawalpindi

SDTSaidu Sharif
PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,780 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,935 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
China Southern
Good (95 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air China
Good (87 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (200 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,153 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (300 reviews)
flydubai
Good (135 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around AED 115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 116 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Hiring a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay AED 3.27 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 AED 39.23 and AED 52.30. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rawalpindi, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.27 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 AED 39.23 and AED 52.30. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rawalpindi, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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