City, Philippines
Getting around Iloilo
How to get around Iloilo
Jeepneys and tricycles cover most trips; Grab helps for the airport and malls. Boats leave Ortiz Wharf for Guimaras, and fast craft run to Bacolod.
Ways to get around Iloilo
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Jeepney | From 13 PHP | Fixed routes through the center; modernized jeepneys are air-conditioned |
| Tricycle | About 20–50 PHP | Short trips; agree fare for longer rides |
| Boat to Guimaras | About 20–30 PHP | Pump boats from Ortiz Wharf, about 15–30 min |
| Fast craft to Bacolod | About 300–500 PHP | About 1 h from Iloilo Parola Port |
Ride-hailing apps in Iloilo
A 5 km ride costs about ₱100–200 ($1.6–3.2).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Grab | Cars and motorbikes in the city; fewer drivers late at night |
- Use Grab or tricycles; taxis are metered but not always willing to use it. Book a van for Gigantes or Guimaras day trips.
Arriving in Iloilo
Iloilo International (ILO)
About 25–30 km north: airport shuttle vans about 100–150 PHP, 45–60 min; taxi or Grab about 600–1,000 PHP.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters rent for about 400–600 PHP a day; helmets and licences are checked at times.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for 90 days after arrival; non-English licences need an official translation or IDP.
- Onward travel in Philippines: Fly between islands (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, AirAsia); ferries and fast craft link neighbouring islands. Weather cancels boats and flights, so keep buffer days.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Iloilo?
No. Use Grab instead.
What's the best way to get around Iloilo?
Jeepneys and tricycles cover most trips; Grab helps for the airport and malls. Boats leave Ortiz Wharf for Guimaras, and fast craft run to Bacolod.
How do I get from the airport to Iloilo?
About 25–30 km north: airport shuttle vans about 100–150 PHP, 45–60 min; taxi or Grab about 600–1,000 PHP.
Is Iloilo walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Philippine Airlines
- Cebu Pacific
- Philippine Department of Tourism
- Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
- Grab Philippines
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