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

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.

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When to visit Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3843
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3843
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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 49h 40m.

Car

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

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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 49h 40m.

Car

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

Airports near Puerto Princesa

PPSPuerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (224 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,613 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,644 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 ₹ 1,044 to ₹ 15,753 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Puerto Princesa are about 7% 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,935+
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,219+
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Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,498+
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Microtel by Wyndham Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,321+
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Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 10,059+
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Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa costs ₹ 3,421 per day, on average, or ₹ 10,264 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 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 ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa costs ₹ 3,421 per day, on average, or ₹ 10,264 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 134 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 ₹ 1,606 and ₹ 2,141. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.