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. Puerto Princesa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Puerto Princesa, you’ll arrive at Puerto Princesa (PPS), which is located 16 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 22h 15m.
Another option to get to Puerto Princesa is to pick up a car rental from El Nido, which is about 93 miles 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 $29 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greenspace Palawan Hotel and Arkadia Eco Resort Underground River.
Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 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 $4.88 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 $58.60 and $78.13. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Puerto Princesa, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.