Puerto Princesa travel guide

Puerto Princesa Tourism | Puerto Princesa Guide

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. Puerto Princesa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 18
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 centre The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 37h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Puerto Princesa, you’ll arrive at Puerto Princesa (PPS), which is located 16 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 37h 15m.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (862 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,117 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (222 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (123 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around C$ 51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 40 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greenspace Palawan Hotel and Lola Itang Pension And Restaurant.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Princesa

Most booked hotels in Puerto Princesa

Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa Managed by HII
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 50+
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 26+

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 129 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.56 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$ 18.71 and C$ 24.94. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Puerto Princesa, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 129 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.56 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$ 18.71 and C$ 24.94. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Puerto Princesa, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.