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Roxas CityLungsod ng Roxas
Spend one day to see the fish market, Baybay Beach and Culasi Lighthouse; add a night if you want beach relaxation.
Roxas City, the capital of Capiz, is a compact coastal town where seafood, a historic lighthouse and a lively beach can be covered in a single day. Overnight stays are only needed for beach‑side relaxation.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Airport
- RXS
- Nights
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- 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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Roxas City117 ▾
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 Roxas City, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyRoxas City is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables close.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 911 fire & ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRXS Roxas Airport (Cebu Pacific, PAL Express and AirAsia daily flights from Manila).
- Getting aroundTricycles are the main local transport; air‑conditioned jeepneys connect the bus terminal to downtown.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)PHP 50–80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealFish market snack (kwek‑kwek)PHP 20–40 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketBaybay Beach entry (tricycle fee)PHP 25 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₱350 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₱3,000 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
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.
- Airports
- RXS Roxas Airport (Cebu Pacific, PAL Express and AirAsia daily flights from Manila)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Roxas City: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 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
Tricycles are the main local transport; air‑conditioned jeepneys connect the bus terminal to downtown. Taxis are scarce.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Culasi Lighthouse
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Tricycle from downtown, ~20 min
Free entry, good views of the sea.
Baybay Beach
goDoor to door: ≈15 min walk or 5 min tricycle
Tricycle or walk 3 km (1.9 mi) north of centreTricycle or walk 1.9 mi (3 km) north of centre
Beach entry PHP 25 by tricycle.
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.
Halaran Plazza Hotel
Fan rooms, own bathroom, PHP 550/night
Capiz Lodge
Fan rooms, PHP 350+ per night
Altacosta Beach Hotel
Beachfront, PHP 1,200+ per night
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
- Budget
- PHP 800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- PHP 1,200–2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- PHP 2,000 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × ₱1,800 | ₱1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱1,500 | ₱1,500 |
| Roxas Airport‑Manila round‑trip flight1 × ₱4,500 · check | ₱4,500 |
| Tricycle ride (10 km total)1 × ₱150 · check | ₱150 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₱500 · check | ₱500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱845 |
| Trip total≈ ₱9,295 per person per day, bed included | ₱9,295≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | PHP 50–80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tricycle ride (short hop) | PHP 30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Fish market snack (kwek‑kwek) | PHP 20–40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Baybay Beach entry (tricycle fee) | PHP 25 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules to Batangas are limited – check 2GO and Super Shuttle times.
- Rainy season can flood low‑lying roads; allow extra travel time.
- Heat can be intense mid‑day – stay hydrated.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire & ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila → Roxas (air): about PHP 4,000–5,500 (≈ US$75–100) one‑way, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Roxas Airport → city centre (tricycle): PHP 30–50 (≈ under US$1), 5 min
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-ka-no)
- Nasaan ang beach? — Where is the beach? (na-saan ang beach)
- Pwede bang mag‑card? — Can I pay by card? (pwe-de bang mag-card)
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 Roxas City. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at a beachfront hotel for sunset and early‑morning swim.
- Combine with a day trip to nearby Kalibo (Basilica) via bus (≈1 h).
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