Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Princesa has to offer.

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When to visit Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa in June
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in June
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 20m.

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 20m.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

PPSPuerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (196 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (111 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around $38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $32 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Puerto Princesa, with prices from $7 to $110 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Puerto Princesa are about 59% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Puerto Princesa by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Princesa

Most booked hotels in Puerto Princesa

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Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa Managed by HII
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2990 reviews)
$72+
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1528 reviews)
$95+
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Four Points by Sheraton Palawan Puerto Princesa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 737 reviews)
$166+
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Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1950 reviews)
$54+
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Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
3 stars
Good (7.9, 990 reviews)
$132+
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Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2020 reviews)
$20+
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Renting a car in Puerto Princesa

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Puerto Princesa, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Puerto Princesa, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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