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. We recommend you stay at least 14 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Princesa has to offer.

When to visit Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa in June
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in June
Estimated hotel price
$67
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 05m.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 05m.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (458 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (669 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (123 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (83 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around $62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $50 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greenspace Palawan Hotel and Mariafe Inn.

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, Excellent reviews)
$115+
Go Hotels Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$37+
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$248+
Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$32+

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.13 and $34.84. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.13 and $34.84. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.