Philippines · PRIVATE DRIVERS
The 15 best private drivers & car hire to book right now, each with its price, how long it runs and who it actually suits.
Review of Manila airport private transfers: clear pickup communication, clean vehicles, 60-minute airport wait, fees, luggage rules, and drawbacks.
“The company accepted my booking and then demanded more money to complete it a week later, just days before the trip. Do not book with this company.”
Review of Coron’s 7-stop island tour with Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, shipwreck snorkeling, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“It was an amazing day, so beautiful places, an amazing crew that was there any time you needed them, being so helpful and kind. Strongly recommended”
Review of Cebu’s private Kawasan Falls canyoneering tour, including jumps, river swims, lunch, gear, transfers, costs, and practical tips.
“Poor communications, we booked this tour and never got picked up. We sent messages and tried calling and no one responded. Ended up requesting a refund, which is still pending.”
Review of the private El Nido to Puerto Princesa transfer, with vehicle details, Underground River option, costs, timing, and booking tips.
“Both Greg and Arden were great in driving us to Astoria Palawan to El Nido and El Nido to Puerto Princesa Airport. They arrived on time.”
Review of Cebu airport transfers to city hotels, with private vehicles, airport pickup, pricing, timing, driver service, and booking advice.
“It was a great experience .On time and friendly driver. Ronel did a great job, would recommend to anyone.”
Review of Coron’s Calauit Safari and Black Island tour, with giraffe feeding, lunch, caves, transport details, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Det har intet med safari at gøre. Man kommer ud på en kæmpe plæne, hvor girafferne og zebraerne går frit. Man får lov at fodre girafferne, som er vildt hyggeligt, men det er ikke en safari-oplevelse. Resten af dyrene er spærret inde i små bure og får hverken rent vand eller mad. Vi kom ikke ud til Black Island pga. vejret, men det fik vi først af vide efter 3 timer inde i turen. Man besøger ikke byen og ser deres vartegn, man ser ikke kirken. Man kommer ud til en strand, som virker totalt ligegyldig. Guiden var ikke eksisterende på turen, det eneste han lavede var at samle en…”
Review of a private 3-day Banaue and Hapao rice terrace trip from Manila, with a driver, flexible stops, hot springs, costs, and practical tips.
“From the very beginning, the whole process was very smooth and the information was very clear. We booked two tours and we are very satisfied with the quality of the services. Both the drivers (Ed and Jon) and the guide Birgitte were very kin”
Review of El Nido Tour A, with Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, lunch, transport, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Booke very last minute after other high rather tours cancelled on me, ended up having a blast! I highly recommend!”
Review of the private Puerto Princesa to El Nido van transfer, covering comfort, timing, price, pickup details, safety, and who should book.
“Very smooth ride and they came to pick us up earlier, the unit is new and well maintained and clean. The driver drove safely and a very nice guy!”
See thresher sharks at Malapascua on an early-morning scuba trip, with expert PADI guidance and optional Cebu or Mactan transfers.
Review of a two-day Cebu trip to Kalanggaman and Malapascua, with island hopping, snorkeling, lunch, transport, and practical booking advice.
“Tout était incroyable, je recommande. Seul bémol, au retour, le chauffeur est venu pour chercher avec 1h de retard au port, il a par ailleurs fait plusieurs arrêts, chez lui ainsi que dans un 7-eleven, nous avons donc mis 5h au total pour rentrer à Cebu au lieu de 3h30 max…”
Review of Bohol’s Loboc River buffet cruise, with private hotel transfers, live music, local performances, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Åkte långt för att komma hit blev ganska besvikna! Sådär buffé fanns ingen juice alls som det stod så nä inte värt tid o pengar tyvärr”
Review of LongWayyy Travel’s private NAIA transfer, with tips on traffic, luggage, terminals, pricing, timing, and who should book.
“Great communication and on time. Kris was very friendly and helpful, had a great conversation on the way to my hotel. Much cheaper than airport taxis. Highly recommend”
Review the Honda Bay island tour from Puerto Princesa, with snorkeling at Starfish Island, lunch at Cowrie, Luli Island, transfers, and practical tips.
See Sugba Lagoon, Magpupungko Rock Pool, Maasin River, Secret Beach, and Siargao’s coconut views on one full-day tour.
“The activity covers everything you have to see (in a quick run-through). However, you hardly have time to enjoy the ambience and the wonderful nature at the location. Shortly after arriving, jump into the water (or whatever you can do there), then move on straight away. If you have more time, you should explore the individual activities yourself and divide your time accordingly. We inspected the Maasin River, but due to time constraints we drove on straight away (a tour on the water would certainly have been great). The lunch was delicious, 200 PHP is included, everything else is on top. At the palm tree view we spent a whopping…”
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