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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 4 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
£10
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in January
Estimated hotel price
£10
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 23h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Princesa is to pick up a car hire 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 23h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Princesa is to pick up a car hire 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

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,031 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (223 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around £20 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £33 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Princesa, with prices from £6 to £125 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Puerto Princesa are about 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Princesa

Most booked hotels in Puerto Princesa

Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa Managed by HII
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£37+
Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£42+
Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£35+
Microtel by Wyndham Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£27+
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£73+

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa costs £41 per day, on average, or £166 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.11 per litre in Puerto Princesa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.25 and £17.66. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa costs £41 per day, on average, or £166 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.11 per litre in Puerto Princesa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.25 and £17.66. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.