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General Santos travel guide

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You're Going to Love General Santos

With a population of 679,588, General Santos is the largest city in South Cotabato, 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 General Santos has to offer.

When to visit General Santos

General Santos in November
Estimated hotel price
$20
1 night at 3-star hotel
General Santos in November
Estimated hotel price
$20
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to General Santos in February, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in General Santos, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to General Santos

Plane

When flying to General Santos, you’ll arrive at General Santos Intl (GES), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to General Santos from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 10m.

Plane

When flying to General Santos, you’ll arrive at General Santos Intl (GES), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to General Santos from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 10m.

Airports near General Santos

GESGeneral Santos Intl

Airlines serving General Santos

Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Cebu Pacific
Good (196 reviews)
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Where to stay in General Santos

Average rates range from around $45 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $42 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of General Santos

Most booked hotels in General Santos

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Greenleaf Hotel Gensan
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Avior Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$77+
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Hiring a car in General Santos

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in General Santos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.93 and $25.24.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in General Santos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.93 and $25.24.

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