Puerto Princesa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Puerto Princesa
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 to visit Puerto Princesa
How to Get to Puerto Princesa
Plane
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 Los Angeles and takes around 22h 25m.
Car
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.
Airports near Puerto Princesa
Airlines serving Puerto Princesa
Where to stay in Puerto Princesa
Average rates range from around $38 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Princesa
Most booked hotels in Puerto Princesa
Renting a car in Puerto Princesa
Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 9% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Princesa is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Wigo or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.