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. Puerto Princesa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 18
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 42h 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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 42h 05m.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (674 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (128 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (88 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around C$ 49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 41 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greenspace Palawan and Lola Itang Pension And Restaurant.

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)
C$ 67+
Go Hotels Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 29+
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 25+

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 119 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.52 per litre 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 C$ 18.23 and C$ 24.31.

Renting a car in Puerto Princesa costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 119 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.52 per litre 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 C$ 18.23 and C$ 24.31.