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

El Nido travel guide

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You're Going to Love El Nido

With a population of 7.801, El Nido is a must-see destination in Palawan, Philippines. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. El Nido deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit El Nido

El Nido in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6110
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Nido in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to El Nido

Plane

When flying to El Nido, you’ll arrive at El Nido (ENI), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to El Nido is to pick up a car hire from Puerto Princesa, which is about 150 km from El Nido. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Puerto Princesa.

Plane

When flying to El Nido, you’ll arrive at El Nido (ENI), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to El Nido is to pick up a car hire from Puerto Princesa, which is about 150 km from El Nido. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Puerto Princesa.

Airports near El Nido

ENIEl Nido

Airlines serving El Nido

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Where to stay in El Nido

From 5-star hotels such as the Seda Lio El Nido Palawan to great affordable options like the Mansion Buenavista, El Nido offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 10,077 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,613 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Buena's Haven Travelodge and Spin Designer Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in El Nido, with prices from ₹ 759 to ₹ 45,916 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in El Nido are about 92% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of El Nido

Most booked hotels in El Nido

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Lagen Island Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 84,743+
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Hiring a car in El Nido

Hiring a car in El Nido costs ₹ 4,780 per day, on average, or ₹ 9,560 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 per litre in El Nido (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141. The most frequently booked car type in El Nido is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in El Nido costs ₹ 4,780 per day, on average, or ₹ 9,560 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 per litre in El Nido (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141. The most frequently booked car type in El Nido is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.