Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rawalpindi in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 76
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Rawalpindi is to pick up a car rental from Lahore, which is about 160 miles from Rawalpindi. You’ll find branches of Hertz 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 15m.

Car

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

Airports near Rawalpindi

SDTSaidu Sharif
PEWPeshawar
ISBIslamabad Intl

Airlines serving Rawalpindi

British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,631 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,369 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,019 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,687 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (437 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (411 reviews)
Air China
Good (156 reviews)
China Southern
Good (164 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (237 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,838 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (56 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rawalpindi

Average rates range from around C$ 36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 35 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rawalpindi

Most booked hotels in Rawalpindi

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Islamabad Serena Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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Islamabad Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
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Renting a car in Rawalpindi

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 per litre in Rawalpindi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.09 and C$ 24.12. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rawalpindi, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 per litre in Rawalpindi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.09 and C$ 24.12. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rawalpindi, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.