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Passi
Spend a half‑day in Passi to see the main square, church and street, then head back – one day is enough.
Passi is a small city on central Panay with a walkable centre, a historic church, a festive plaza and easy bus links to Iloilo (50 km) and Roxas (68 km). One full day lets you see the highlights and sample local food.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Mar (festival), Dec–Jan (Christmas lights), dry season Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airports
- ILO · RXS
- Nights
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- 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 Passi117 ▾
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 Passi, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; watch belongings in markets and use reputable transport.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance · 911 National emergency (911 equivalent)
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportILO Iloilo International Airport.
- Getting aroundThe poblacion is walkable; tricycles are the main local transport for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse or hostel, a night, per person₱500 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,300 (≈ US$25) · High ₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
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
- ILO Iloilo International Airport · RXS Roxas City Airport
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Passi: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 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
The poblacion is walkable; tricycles are the main local transport for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Iloilo City
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Ceres Liner bus, about 1 h 15 min
Visit heritage sites, markets and night life.
Roxas City
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Ceres Liner bus, about 1 h 30 min
Coastal town with beaches and seafood.
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.
Christine's Place Inland Resort & Hotel
Near city centre, basic rooms
Nine Suite Business Hotel
Business‑style, on Sara Road
Red Doorz at Guest Hotel
Budget chain, easy access
Lungao Drive Inn And Lodge
Outside town, near nature
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
- ₱800–₱1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,300–₱2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₱2,200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × ₱1,800 | ₱1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,300 | ₱2,600 |
| Ceres Liner bus ILO ↔ Passi (round‑trip)2 × ₱250 · check | ₱500 |
| Tricycle rides within town (per day)2 × ₱100 · check | ₱200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱510 |
| Trip total≈ ₱2,805 per person per day, bed included | ₱5,610≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal (local restaurant, e.g., lechon, inasal) | ₱120–₱250 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱15–₱30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride (short, <2 km) | ₱20–₱40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Ceres Liner bus (Iloilo ↔ Passi)check | ₱200–₱300 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules can vary; check Ceres Liner times especially on weekends.
- Peak heat in Apr–May; stay hydrated.
- Petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables secure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency (911 equivalent)
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
- National emergency911
Embassy
US Consulate in Cebu (check address); other embassies in Manila.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ceres Liner Iloilo → Passi: about ₱250 (≈ US$5) one‑way (check schedule)
- Tricycle within Passi: ₱20–₱40 (≈ under US$1) per short ride
Say or show
- Pasaylo-a — Excuse me / Sorry (pasaylo-a)
- Salamat — Thank you (salamat)
- Tagpila ini? — How much is it? (tagpila ini?)
- Diin ang kasilyas? — Where is the bathroom? (diin ang kasilyas?)
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 Passi. 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: Mar (festival), Dec–Jan (Christmas lights), dry season Dec–May · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 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
- Bus‑to‑city contracts for ILO and RXS, with fallback tricycle rides.
- Map of walkable attractions: Plaza Paloma, St. William Church, F. Palmares Street.
Sources
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