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 November
Estimated hotel price
AED 251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 251
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

PPSPuerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (853 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (195 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (111 reviews)
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Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around AED 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 107 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 AED 26 to AED 404 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Puerto Princesa are about 61% 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 261+
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Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel - Palawan
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 356+
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Four Points by Sheraton Palawan Puerto Princesa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 602+
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Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 198+
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Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 485+
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Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 73+
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Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa

Expect to pay AED 3.71 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 AED 44.52 and AED 59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Princesa is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai Eon or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.71 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 AED 44.52 and AED 59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Puerto Princesa is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai Eon or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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