Manila travel guide
Manila Tourism | Manila Guide
You're Going to Love Manila
With 10,44 million inhabitants, Manila is the most populous city in the Philippines. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manila has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Manila
Where to Eat in Manila
If you’re looking for affordable options, CRU Steakhouse - Manila Marriott Hotel (2 Resorts Drive, Pasay City, Ncr - Fourth District, Barangay 183) and Manila Bay Kitchen (corner Gen. Malvar St) are great picks.
When to visit Manila
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manila in April, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 69.8 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 15.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Manila, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Manila
Plane
When flying to Manila, you’ll arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Manila from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 13h.
Car
Another option to get to Manila is to pick up a car rental from Angeles City, which is about 74 km from Manila. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Angeles City.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Manila Luzon Cisco Transport Inc, located 9 km from downtown Manila. Manila Bataan Transit is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.
Airports near Manila
Airlines serving Manila
Where to stay in Manila
Average rates range from around $32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $59 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pension Natividad and OYO 209 The Oasis Paco Park Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Manila, with prices from $9 to $201 per night. Malate is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Manila are about 22% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Malate - Sheraton Manila Bay, Orchid Garden Suites and Rothman Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Malate will cost you about $14 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Manila
Most booked hotels in Manila
Renting a car in Manila
Renting a car in Manila costs $61 per day, on average, or $244 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Manila.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Manila (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. The most frequently booked car type in Manila is Compact (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sylphy or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.