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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 43
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 centre The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h.

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 20h.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

PPSPuerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (202 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (114 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around C$ 48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 63 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greenspace Palawan Hotel and Mariafe Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Puerto Princesa, with prices from C$ 10 to C$ 193 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Puerto Princesa are about 48% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 73+
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
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Four Points by Sheraton Palawan Puerto Princesa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
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Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 68+
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Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 175+
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Deep Forest Garden Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 27+
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Renting a car in Puerto Princesa

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 96 per day, on average, or C$ 287 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 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$ 17.08 and C$ 22.77. 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 (Hyundai Eon or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 96 per day, on average, or C$ 287 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 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$ 17.08 and C$ 22.77. 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 (Hyundai Eon or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.