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How much does a trip to Manila, Philippines cost?
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A 3-night trip to Manila, Philippines for 2 people costs about €225 (₱15,900) on a mid-range budget, from €105 (₱7,410) travelling cheaply up to €440 (₱31,200) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €91 (₱6,430) |
| Food & drinks | €58 (₱4,120) |
| Local transport | €33 (₱2,340) |
| Sights & activities | €43 (₱3,030) |
| Total | €225 (₱15,900) |
Cost per person per day in Manila, Philippines
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €8.5₱600 | €15₱1,070 | €31₱2,210 |
| Food & drinks | €5₱370 | €9.5₱685 | €16₱1,110 |
| Local transport | €1₱75 | €5.5₱390 | €10₱745 |
| Sights & activities | €2.5₱190 | €7₱505 | €16₱1,130 |
| Total per person per day | €17₱1,240 | €37₱2,650 | €73₱5,190 |
What things cost in Manila, Philippines
Hotel room per night
- Budget€17 (₱1,200)
- Mid-range€30 (₱2,140)
- Comfort€62 (₱4,410)
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 34 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€3.56 (₱252.20)
- Street food or quick meal€0.44 (₱31.53)
- Coffee€2.22 (₱157.63)
- Beer€1.33 (₱94.58)
- Taxi per km€0.53 (₱37.83)
- Public transport ticket€0.42 (₱30)
Hotels in Manila, Philippines
Budget: €17 (₱1,200) · Mid-range: €30 (₱2,140) · Comfort: €62 (₱4,410)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Manila, Philippines
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): ₱700 - ₱1,000 (€10 - €14). Use the official coupon/metro taxi counters inside the terminal or a ride-hailing app like Grab. Refuse unlicensed drivers who approach you outside arrivals and quote inflated flat rates.
- Best alternative: Airport Jeepney or the official airport shuttle/UV Express to central areas like Baclaran or Taft MRT station (₱50 (€0.71))
- Tap your Beep card or paper ticket at the gate reader before entering and again when exiting MRT/LRT platforms. Keep your receipt, fare inspectors do random checks inside trains and at exits. Fine without a valid ticket: ₱1,000 (€14.11).
- Not mandatory. In restaurants 5-10% is appreciated for good service, generally on the bill total. Round up in taxis and give small change for luggage help.
- Many restaurants add a 10% service charge automatically, especially mid-range and upscale places. Check the menu or bill; if a service charge is already included, no extra tip is expected.
- Prefer ATMs attached to major banks. Always choose to be charged in Philippine pesos and decline dynamic currency conversion at the ATM or when paying by card. Some independent ATM operators charge higher withdrawal fees, so check the screen before confirming.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-17. Your trip can cost more or less.