El Nido · Northern Palawan

Car Rental from Puerto Princesa to El Nido

The drive from Puerto Princesa to El Nido is about 272 km / 5 hours on the well-paved national highway. MAC'S offers reliable SUVs, MPVs and 4×4 pickups for the trip — self-drive or with a Palawan-born driver who knows every stop, view-deck and food spot along the way.

Recommended vehicles for the El Nido run

  • Suzuki XL7 Hybrid — 7-seater, fuel-efficient, smooth on long drives
  • Toyota Fortuner — premium SUV, ideal for families with luggage
  • Toyota Hilux / Ford Ranger — for surfers, divers and gear-heavy trips

Trip notes

  • Minimum 2-day rental for SUVs and pickups going to El Nido
  • With-driver outbound fee: ₱1,000/day (driver's meals & lodging covered by client)
  • Optional comprehensive insurance: ₱500/day
  • Comfort stops: Roxas town, Taytay heritage fort, Wang-Wang viewpoint