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$ 48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 48
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 Calgary and takes around 32h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Princesa is to pick up a car rental from El Nido, which is about 93 miles 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 16 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 32h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Princesa is to pick up a car rental from El Nido, which is about 93 miles 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

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,499 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (992 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (126 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (215 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around C$ 44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 39 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$ 227 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Puerto Princesa are about 2% 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 57+
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 100+
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Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 62+
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Go Hotels Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 29+
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Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 26+
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Renting a car in Puerto Princesa

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 71 per day, on average, or C$ 214 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.21 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$ 26.42 and C$ 35.23. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Princesa is Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 71 per day, on average, or C$ 214 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.21 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$ 26.42 and C$ 35.23. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Princesa is Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.