Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Puerto Princesa travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa in April
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in April
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 55m.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 55m.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

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Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,517 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,210 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (997 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (216 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (126 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $45 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 holiday rental options in Puerto Princesa, with prices from $12 to $283 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

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Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa Managed by HII
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$82+
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Citystate Asturias Hotel Palawan
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$51+
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Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$72+
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Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa costs $120 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.19 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 $26.23 and $34.98. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa costs $120 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.19 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 $26.23 and $34.98. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.