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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dumaguete City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dumaguete City

With a population of 113,541, Dumaguete City is the largest city in Negros Oriental, 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dumaguete City has to offer.

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When to visit Dumaguete City

Dumaguete City in April
Estimated hotel price
$37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dumaguete City in April
Estimated hotel price
$37
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dumaguete City

Plane

When flying to Dumaguete City, you’ll arrive at Dumaguete City (DGT), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dumaguete City from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 39h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Dumaguete City is to pick up a car hire from Cebu City, which is about 80 miles from Dumaguete City. You’ll find branches of National and Thrifty, among others, in Cebu City.

Plane

When flying to Dumaguete City, you’ll arrive at Dumaguete City (DGT), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dumaguete City from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 39h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Dumaguete City is to pick up a car hire from Cebu City, which is about 80 miles from Dumaguete City. You’ll find branches of National and Thrifty, among others, in Cebu City.

Airports near Dumaguete City

DGTDumaguete City

Airlines serving Dumaguete City

ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (196 reviews)
Cebgo
Okay (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dumaguete City

Average rates range from around $63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $77 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Flying Fish Hostel and Obdulia's Business Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dumaguete City

Most booked hotels in Dumaguete City

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Go Hotels Dumaguete
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$39+
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Hotel Essencia
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$52+
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Hiring a car in Dumaguete City

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Dumaguete City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.95 and $25.26.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Dumaguete City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.95 and $25.26.

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