Cebu City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cebu City
With a population of 798,634, Cebu City is the largest city in Cebu, Philippines by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cebu City has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Cebu City
Tours
When to visit Cebu City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cebu City in May, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 73.4 °F, with an average temperature of 80.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Cebu City, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Cebu City
Plane
When flying to Cebu City, you’ll arrive at Cebu City Mactan Intl (CEB), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Cebu City from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 18h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Cebu City is to pick up a car rental from Panglao, which is about 83 km from Cebu City. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Panglao.
Airports near Cebu City
Airlines serving Cebu City
Where to stay in Cebu City
Average rates range from around $31 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $52 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rublin Hotel Cebu and Casa Rosario Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cebu City, with prices from $12 to $244 per night. Lahug is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cebu City are about 34% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cebu City
Most booked hotels in Cebu City
Renting a car in Cebu City
Renting a car in Cebu City costs $48 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Cebu City Mactan Intl.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Cebu City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Cebu City is Standard (Toyota Innova or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Wigo or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.