Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido
Private transfer Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido: $190 sedan, $210 7-seater, $235 van, $340 Premium — per car, one way. 270 km, about 5 h 30 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 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 .
El Nido is about 270 km north of Puerto Princesa Airport (PPS): 5–6 hours by road. Shared vans and buses stop at the El Nido terminal, where you change to a tricycle; a private car goes to your hotel and stops when you want.
- Distance270 km
- Drive time5 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $190
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido: 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 | $190 ≈ ₱11,590 | ≈ 95 | ≈ 63 | — | — |
| 7-seat SUV / MPV up to 5 Toyota Innova / Fortuner or similar | $210 ≈ ₱12,810 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 70 | ≈ 53 | — |
| Van (up to 10) up to 10 Toyota HiAce GL Grandia or similar | $235 ≈ ₱14,340 | ≈ 118 | ≈ 78 | ≈ 59 | ≈ 39 |
| Premium van up to 6 Toyota HiAce Super Grandia or similar, up to 6 | $340 ≈ ₱20,740 | ≈ 170 | ≈ 113 | ≈ 85 | ≈ 57 |
no night or weekend surcharge · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets and boat fees not included.
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Bus (economy / air-con) | approx. ₱620–880 per person | approx. 6.5–7.5 h | No | Budget |
| Shared minivan | approx. from ₱740 per person | approx. 5–5.5 h to the El Nido terminal | Partly | Solo travellers |
| Private 10-seat van booked online | approx. $120–140 per vehicle | approx. 5–6 h | Yes | Groups on a budget |
| Private car (PhpRide) | $190 per car (sedan), ≈ $63 per person for 3 | 5 h 30 min | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: Geckoroutes, Puerto Princesa to El Nido (updated 11.09.2026) (2026-10-22); Geckoroutes, Puerto Princesa to El Nido (updated 11.09.2026) (2026-10-22); Geckoroutes, Puerto Princesa to El Nido (updated 11.09.2026) (2026-10-22).
The road
North on the national highway through Roxas and Taytay; the last part is winding. One meal stop.
Worth stopping
- Lunch stop in Roxas or Taytay
Good to know
- Our prices are well above shared vans (from about ₱740 per seat) and above private 10-seat vans listed online ($120–140, Geckoroutes, September 2026); ours is a private car from the airport to your hotel door at a fixed price.
- Night drives on this road are not recommended — land before about 2 pm if you can.
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
Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido: questions
How much is a private car from Puerto Princesa to El Nido?
$190 for a sedan, $210 for a 7-seater, $235 for a van up to 10 — per car, airport pickup included.
Is there a cheaper way?
Yes: shared vans from about ₱740 per person and buses from about ₱620 (Geckoroutes, September 2026), 5.5–7.5 hours, to the El Nido terminal.
Can we stop at Port Barton?
Yes, as a detour — ask on WhatsApp for the price.