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Philippines — Travel guide, currency & eSIM
Island time works best when transfer time is part of the holiday.
Travelling in Philippines
Island time works best when transfer time is part of the holiday.
CurrencyPHPPhilippine Peso
Example time zone—Asia/Manila
ConnectivityPlan for your routeCoverage varies by network and location.
A country may span multiple time zones. Check the location of your appointment.
Places to put on your map
Palawan, Cebu and Bohol offer different island experiences. El Nido and Coron belong to distinct travel plans even though both are associated with Palawan. Choose an island cluster and the activities you most want, rather than measuring the trip by the number of airports visited.
Build a realistic route
For a week, one island base can leave more actual holiday time than several flights. With two weeks, add one connected island and count the transfer day. Leave a buffer before your international departure when domestic flights or boats are booked separately.
Getting around and arriving
Check the airport, terminal, port and final road journey for each transfer. Confirm sailing conditions with the operator and keep alternatives available. Download maps and tour meeting points before leaving town: an island’s listing in a plan does not mean every beach has reception.
Timing, local habits and useful details
Budget in Philippine pesos. Check regional weather and official travel advice for the precise islands and transfer routes. For water activities, confirm what is included and the operator’s suitability requirements. Keep your data budget separate from any local calling or SMS needs.
Esimufo editorial · reviewed 2026-10-17. Official destination information ↗
Your budget in local currency
Reference rates help with planning. Your bank or exchange service may use a different rate and charge fees. eSIM prices continue to be compared in their original currency.
Official travel advice
Check advice for the exact region, your dates and nationality. The information below is a source excerpt, not a personal safety assessment.
Open the official source for the current situation.
Dutch and UK authorities may issue different advice. Entry and consular information depends on your nationality. Check again shortly before departure and during your trip.
Complete your preparation
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Palawan · Cebu · Bohol
Current source prices
This is a limited selection, not a whole-market comparison. Currencies stay separate.
EUR
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — €4.49. Source
- Saily · Global · Global (121 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — €7.99. Source
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 3 GB, 30 days — €10.99. Source
- Saily · Global · Global (121 countries): 2 GB, 15 days — €14.49. Source
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 5 GB, 30 days — €17.49. Source
- Saily · Global · Global (121 countries): 5 GB, 60 days — €30.49. Source
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 10 GB, 30 days — €31.99. Source
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 25 GB, 60 days — €43.49. Source
USD
- Wanderly · Asia (14 areas) 1GB 7Days · Multi-country (14 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — $2.99. Source
- Wanderly · Philippines 1GB 7Days · Single country (1 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — $2.99. Source
- Wanderly · South East Asia (8 areas) 1GB 7Days · Multi-country (8 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — $2.99. Source
- Roamless · Philippines - 30 Days · Single country (1 countries): 1 GB, 30 days — $3.95. Source
- Roamless · Asia & Oceania - 30 Days · Multi-country (20 countries): 1 GB, 30 days — $3.95. Source
- Wanderly · Philippines Alt 2GB 15Days · Single country (1 countries): 2 GB, 15 days — $3.99. Source
- Wanderly · Philippines 3GB 3Days · Single country (1 countries): 3 GB, 3 days — $3.99. Source
- Wanderly · Philippines 3GB 5Days · Single country (1 countries): 3 GB, 5 days — $3.99. Source
Check before buying
Check that your exact device supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Match validity to your whole stay. Check local networks, hotspot, when the plan starts and the final price with the provider.