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
S$ 50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 50
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 8h 30m.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 8h 30m.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

PPSPuerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,283 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,011 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around S$ 35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 50 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Greenspace Palawan and Mariafe Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Puerto Princesa, with prices from S$ 10 to S$ 214 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Puerto Princesa are about 3% cheaper 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)
S$ 58+
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 68+
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Microtel by Wyndham Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 48+
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Go Hotels Puerto Princesa
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 22+
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Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 104+
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Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa costs S$ 72 per day, on average, or S$ 144 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay S$ 1.57 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 S$ 18.73 and S$ 24.98. Compact (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa costs S$ 72 per day, on average, or S$ 144 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay S$ 1.57 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 S$ 18.73 and S$ 24.98. Compact (Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.