Manila to Baguio by private car
See your price →Private transfer Manila to Baguio by private car: $195 sedan, $225 7-seater, $280 van, $360 Premium — per car, one way. 250 km, about 5 h. Included: licensed driver (English-speaking), fuel, tolls and parking; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Baguio is the cool mountain city about 250 km north of Manila. Victory Liner buses run around the clock, but the trip is 5–7 hours by bus and the terminals are in Cubao and Pasay — a car from your door (or straight from NAIA) saves the city crossing and lets you stop on the way.
- Distance250 km
- Drive time5 h
- Pricefrom $195
Manila to Baguio by private car: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Vios / Honda City or similar | $195 ≈ ₱11,900 | ≈ 98 | ≈ 65 | — | — |
| 7-seat SUV / MPV up to 5 Toyota Innova / Fortuner or similar | $225 ≈ ₱13,730 | ≈ 113 | ≈ 75 | ≈ 56 | — |
| Van (up to 10) up to 10 Toyota HiAce GL Grandia or similar | $280 ≈ ₱17,080 | ≈ 140 | ≈ 93 | ≈ 70 | ≈ 47 |
| Premium van up to 6 Toyota HiAce Super Grandia or similar, up to 6 | $360 ≈ ₱21,960 | ≈ 180 | ≈ 120 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 |
no night or weekend surcharge · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets and boat fees not included.
The road
NLEX, SCTEX and TPLEX north to Rosario or Pozorrubio, then up to Baguio by Kennon Road or the Marcos Highway — the last hour is a mountain road with many bends.
Worth stopping
- Lunch stop in Tarlac or Pangasinan along TPLEX
- Viewpoint on the Marcos Highway climb
Good to know
- Prone to motion sickness? Tell us — the driver takes the gentler Marcos Highway.
- Holy Week and the Panagbenga festival in February bring heavy traffic up the mountain.
- From NAIA directly: same price, the driver meets you at the terminal.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls (NLEX, SLEX, CALAX, CCLEX where used), parking
- English-speaking driver
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for food or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
PhpRide: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (English is an official language of the Philippines); a Russian-speaking driver is rarely available — ask, and we confirm before you pay
Manila to Baguio by private car: questions
How much is a private car from Manila to Baguio?
$195 for a sedan, $225 for a 7-seater, $280 for a van up to 10 — per car, tolls included.
How long is the drive?
Around 4.5–5.5 hours by car outside holidays; Victory Liner lists 5–7 hours by bus.
How much is the bus?
Victory Liner lists ₱485–496 regular air-con and ₱800 first class from Cubao or Pasay (travellers’ reports).