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Major city · Philippines

Hilongos

Spend a half‑day (4–6 h) in Hilongos as a port stop; add a night only if you need local transport to nearby towns.

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Hilongos is a small coastal town on Leyte Island, mainly a ferry gateway to Bohol and nearby Leyte towns. Its attractions are limited, so a few hours suffice unless you plan a day trip to Tacloban or Ormoc.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
PHP
Best months
Dec–May (dry season)
avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
Airport
TAC
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Hilongos: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
  • Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
  • Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Hilongos911 ▾
  • National emergency911
  • Police (Hilongos municipal station)117
  • Fire and ambulance117

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Hilongos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee (café)₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
  • Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₱600 (≈ US$11)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₱900 (≈ US$16)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₱1,300 (≈ US$25)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱500 (≈ US$9) · Mid ₱1,000 (≈ US$18) · High ₱1,500 (≈ US$30)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Hilongos PortFerry connections to BoholGateway to eastern Leyte
Airports
TAC Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (Tacloban) (About 70 km (43 mi) north, 1.5 h by bus/jeepney)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →

Warmest May (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F) low), wettest Oct (18 rain days), driest Apr (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Hilongos: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

14 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

11 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

10 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

17 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

16 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

16 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

18 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

18 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

17 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Jeepney and tricycle are the main local transport; hire a tricycle for short trips or a jeepney for inter‑town routes.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tacloban

go

Door to door: ≈2 h round trip

Jeepney north via the Pan‑Philippine Highway, about 1.5 h

City offers museums and a historic cathedral.

Ormoc

caution

Door to door: ≈4 h round trip

Jeepney south via the highway, about 2 h

Longer travel; consider an overnight stay if you want to explore.

Bohol (Ubay)

go

Door to door: ≈4 h total including boarding

Ferry from Hilongos port, about 2 h

Connects to Bohol island tours; check ferry times.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hilongos town center guesthouses

Basic rooms, walkable to port; check availability

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₱500–800 (≈ US$9–15) excl. bed
Mid
₱800–1,500 (≈ US$15–30) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ₱600₱600
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱500₱1,000
Ferry Hilongos‑Ubay (round trip)2 × ₱300 · check schedule₱600
Jeepney fare to Tacloban (one way)2 × ₱150 · check fare₱300
eSIM data (1 week)2 × ₱500 · check provider₱1,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₱350
Trip total≈ ₱1,925 per person per day, bed included₱3,850≈ US$70

2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑island ferry not included.

Prices of common things

Coffee (café)₱50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
Rice meal with fish or meat₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3)
Bottle of water (500 ml)₱20–30 (≈ under US$1)
Tricycle ride (short distance)₱20–40 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low street-crime risk for a small port town; the real hazards are typhoons (Jun–Nov), wet-season road delays on the Pan-Philippine Highway, and ferry schedules that change without notice. Keep bags with you at the port and confirm your onward boat the day before.
  • Ferry schedules can change; confirm times with Roble Shipping or Gabisan Shipping.
  • Road travel may be slow during the rainy season; plan extra time.

Emergency numbers

National emergency
911
Police (Hilongos municipal station)
117
Fire and ambulance
117

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Emergency

  • National emergency911
  • Police117
  • Fire and ambulance117

Embassy

No foreign embassy in Hilongos; the US and most others keep embassies in Manila and a consulate in Cebu. Register your trip and keep a photo of your passport.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Hilongos → Tacloban (jeepney or bus): about ₱150 (≈ US$3), 1.5 h (check)
  • Hilongos port → Ubay, Bohol (ferry): about ₱300 (≈ US$6) round trip, 2 h (check)
  • Tricycle, short hop in town: ₱20–40 (≈ under US$1)

Say or show

  • Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
  • Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
  • Tagpila ito? — How much? (tag-pee-la i-to)
  • Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na-san ang ban-yo)

Port and highway town: keep the ferry ticket and your onward bus fare in cash.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hilongos. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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