With a population of 222,673, Puerto Princesa is the largest city in Palawan, Philippines by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Princesa has to offer.
When flying to Puerto Princesa, you’ll arrive at Puerto Princesa (PPS), which is located 25 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 36h 50m.
Another option to get to Puerto Princesa is to pick up a car rental from El Nido, which is about 150 km from Puerto Princesa. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in El Nido.
Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $30 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greenspace Palawan and Lola Itang Pension And Restaurant.
Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Puerto Princesa.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Puerto Princesa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Puerto Princesa, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.