Bohol: airport, ferry port, Panglao beach zones and the Chocolate Hills (2026)
See your price →Most visitors arrive at Bohol-Panglao airport or by fast ferry from Cebu at Tagbilaran port, about 20 km from the Panglao beaches. The Chocolate Hills are about 70 km from Panglao, roughly 1.5 hours each way; entrance is ₱150 (travellers’ reports, April 2026). Our car: airport → Panglao hotels $25, port → Panglao $45, countryside day $95. Prices checked .
- Panglao airport → hotels: about 8 km, 20 min
- Tagbilaran port → Panglao: about 20 km, 30–45 min
- Chocolate Hills: about 70 km from Panglao, 1.5 h; entrance ₱150
- Day with driver: from $95 per car
Which Panglao zone is my hotel in?
Panglao resorts sit in a few beach zones: Alona (the busiest), Danao, Dumaluan/Bikini beach, and Doljo at the far west end. Resorts at the ends take a little longer to reach — the price is the same. Tell us the resort name when you book.
Panglao zones: what to expect
| Zone | What it is | Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Alona Beach | Main strip, restaurants, dive shops | Same price from the airport or port |
| Danao | Quieter resorts near Alona | Same price |
| Dumaluan / Bikini beach | Larger resorts on the east side | Same price, a little longer |
| Doljo | Far west end, quiet | Same price, a little longer |
How do I get to the Chocolate Hills from Panglao?
It is about 70 km, roughly 1.5 hours each way. Travellers’ reports (published February 2026) put the entrance at ₱150 and combines the hills with the Bilar man-made forest, the Loboc river cruise, the tarsier sanctuary and Baclayon church in one day from Panglao. Our countryside day trip covers that loop with the driver waiting; entrance fees and the river cruise are paid on site.
Scooter, tour or car with driver for the countryside?
| Way | Price | What matters |
|---|---|---|
| Scooter rental | ₱300–350 per day (travellers’ reports) | 70 km each way on main roads |
| Shared tour | varies | Fixed stops and timing |
| PhpRide day with driver | $95 per car | Your timing, pickup anywhere on Panglao, driver waits |
Arriving by ferry from Cebu?
Fast ferries from Cebu dock at Tagbilaran port. Send us the operator and departure time; the driver waits at the passenger exit with a name sign and follows the ferry if it is late. Port → Panglao is $45 per car.
How much is a car on Bohol?
| Route | Sedan | 7-seat SUV / MPV | Van (up to 10) | Premium van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohol-Panglao Airport to Panglao hotels one way | $25 | $25 | $35 | $40 |
| Tagbilaran Port to Panglao hotels one way | $45 | $50 | $60 | $80 |
| Bohol countryside day trip (Chocolate Hills, tarsiers) driver waits, back the same day | $95 | $115 | $125 | $185 |
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Sources and checks
Fares, timetables and travel times marked «travellers’ reports» come from recent traveller reports we read on 27 October 2026; no official page publishes them — check on the day. Official sources:
- Sea travel advisories and suspensions — Philippine Coast Guard (official) · checked 27 October 2026
Checked by the PhpRide team on · GG Services Limited (Hong Kong)
Questions
How far are the Chocolate Hills from Panglao?
About 70 km, roughly 1.5 hours each way (travellers’ reports).
How much is the Chocolate Hills entrance?
₱150 per person by travellers’ reports (2026).
How much is a car from Panglao airport to my hotel?
$25 for a sedan, $25 for a 7-seater, $35 for a van — per car.
How much is a Bohol countryside day with a driver?
$95 for a sedan, $115 for a 7-seater, $125 for a van — per car; fees not included.
Do you meet ferries from Cebu at Tagbilaran?
Yes — the driver waits at the passenger exit; port → Panglao is $45 per car.
Does the price change for Doljo or Dumaluan?
No — all Panglao zones are the same price.