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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Puerto Princesa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Princesa in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 215
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 10h 25m.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 10h 25m.

Airports near Puerto Princesa

Airlines serving Puerto Princesa

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (834 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (205 reviews)
Philippines AirAsia
Good (124 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Princesa

Average rates range from around RM 161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 122 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Westville Tourist Inn and Greenspace Palawan Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Princesa

Most booked hotels in Puerto Princesa

Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 316+
Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa Managed by HII
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 245+
Aziza Paradise Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 210+
Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 533+
Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 87+

Hiring a car in Puerto Princesa

Expect to pay RM 4.43 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 RM 53.05 and RM 70.73. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 4.43 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 RM 53.05 and RM 70.73. Mini (Hyundai Eon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Puerto Princesa, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.