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 May
Estimated package price
$54
2 travelers
Flight to Puerto Princesa
3 nights at hotel
Puerto Princesa in May
Estimated package price
$54
2 travelers
Flight to Puerto Princesa
3 nights at 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 San Francisco and takes around 26h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Princesa is to pick up a car rental from El Nido, which is about 150 km from Puerto Princesa. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in El Nido.

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 San Francisco and takes around 26h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Princesa is to pick up a car rental from El Nido, which is about 150 km from Puerto Princesa. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in El Nido.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

PPSPuerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,527 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (998 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (217 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (126 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around $30 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $26 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Puerto Princesa, with prices from $7 to $166 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Puerto Princesa are about 3% cheaper 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 (8.9, 3438 reviews)
$48+
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1884 reviews)
$65+
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Citystate Asturias Hotel Palawan
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 385 reviews)
$29+
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Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2321 reviews)
$40+
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Renting a car in Puerto Princesa

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $46 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Princesa is Compact (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai Eon or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $46 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay $5.64 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 $67.68 and $90.24. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Princesa is Compact (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai Eon or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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