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 package price
C$ 29
2 travellers
Flight to Puerto Princesa
3 nights at hotel
Puerto Princesa in June
Estimated package price
C$ 29
2 travellers
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 centre The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 30h 55m.

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 Hertz and Dollar, 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 centre The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 30h 55m.

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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in El Nido.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

PPSPuerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,549 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,251 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,002 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (218 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (126 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around C$ 41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 42 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greenspace Palawan and Mariafe Inn.

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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 69+
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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Go Hotels Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 30+
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Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 57+
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Microtel by Wyndham Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 65+
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Renting a car in Puerto Princesa

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 78 per day, on average, or C$ 233 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay C$ 1.75 per litre 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 C$ 20.89 and C$ 27.86.

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 78 per day, on average, or C$ 233 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay C$ 1.75 per litre 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 C$ 20.89 and C$ 27.86.