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
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in June
Estimated hotel price
$58
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 25 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 26h 10m.

Plane

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 26h 10m.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,084 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (955 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (207 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (120 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around $34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $23 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

Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa Managed by HII
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3266 reviews)
$51+
Four Points by Sheraton Palawan Puerto Princesa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 800 reviews)
$157+
Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1728 reviews)
$73+
Citystate Asturias Hotel Palawan
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 357 reviews)
$31+
Costa Palawan Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 971 reviews)
$45+
Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2129 reviews)
$18+

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.