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.

When to visit Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa in October
Estimated hotel price
$43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in October
Estimated hotel price
$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 16 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 22h.

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 Thrifty, 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 center. The shortest flight to Puerto Princesa from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 22h.

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 Thrifty, among others, in El Nido.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (476 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (676 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (125 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (86 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around $38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $30 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greenspace Palawan Hotel and Arkadia Eco Resort Underground River.

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 (8.8, 1946 reviews)
$52+
Go Hotels Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 665 reviews)
$21+
Costa Palawan Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8, 508 reviews)
$53+
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
3 stars
Good (7.9, 412 reviews)
$140+
Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, 685 reviews)
$16+

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon 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 $59.51 and $79.34. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Puerto Princesa, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Puerto Princesa.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon 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 $59.51 and $79.34. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Puerto Princesa, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.