Philippines · by the day · 1–14 days
Car with driver in the Philippines
A car with a licensed, English-speaking driver in the Philippines costs $130 a day for a sedan, $150 for a 7-seater, $175 for a van up to 10 and $240 for a premium van — up to 10 hours, fuel, tolls and parking included. Multi-day hire adds $45 per night for the driver's room. Prices checked .
For travellers who plan their own days: the driver follows your plan, waits at each stop and takes you back in the evening.
Rates per day
| Car | day |
|---|---|
| Sedan (up to 3) | $130 ≈ ₱7,930 |
| 7-seat SUV / MPV (up to 5) | $150 ≈ ₱9,150 |
| Van (up to 10) (up to 10) | $175 ≈ ₱10,680 |
| Premium van (up to 6) | $240 ≈ ₱14,640 |
- Up to 10 hours a day on one island / region (Metro Manila and around, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan); longer days are quoted on WhatsApp.
- Multi-day hire: the driver's room and meals are $45 per night.
- Licensed local tour guide: +$100 per day (a driver is not a guide).
- Ferries between islands are not included; the car stays on its island.
- Pay 50% online to confirm (or 100% online), the rest in cash to the driver (Philippine pesos or US dollars). Trips under $100 are paid in full online.
How the day works
Tell us the plan — for example Makati → Tagaytay → Batangas coast → Makati — and the start time. We confirm the car and the driver; the driver keeps to your plan.
Questions
How much does a private driver cost per day in the Philippines?
From $130 a day for a sedan (up to 3 people) to $175 for a van up to 10, up to 10 hours, fuel and tolls included.
Can the car come with us on the ferry?
No — we book a car on each island instead.
Day trips
Individual trip — your own route
Build your own route through the Philippines: your own car and driver for 2–14 days, at your pace. Send us the route and the dates — we calculate the price for the whole car and reply on WhatsApp or by email.
From $130 a day (sedan, up to 10 hours a day); on multi-day trips the driver's room is +$45 a night. Licensed local guide on request: +$100 a day.