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Surigao
Use Surigao as a 1‑day gateway to Siargao and nearby islands; stay 1 night if you need a rest before the ferry.
Surigao is the capital of Surigao del Norte and the main staging point for trips to Siargao, Leyte and Cebu. The city centre is compact, the ferry terminal is 4 km away and local transport is cheap. One full day covers the main sights; add a night if you prefer not to catch a late ferry.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- SUG
- Nights
- 1
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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
Emergency numbers for Surigao117 ▾
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 Surigao, 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
- SafetySurigao is generally safe for daytime tourists; keep valuables secure and avoid isolated forest trails after dark.
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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
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSUG Surigao Airport (4 km (2.5 mi) from downtown; Cebu Pacific flights from Manila and Cebu).SUG Surigao Airport (2.5 mi (4 km) from downtown; Cebu Pacific flights from Manila and Cebu).
- Getting aroundJeepneys and multicabs dominate; fares start at ₱8 (≈ under US$1).
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)
- Street or quick mealStreet food snack₱20–₱50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedPension or budget guesthouse, a night, per person₱200 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₱1,800 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₱3,000 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱2,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₱3,500 (≈ US$65)
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
- SUG Surigao Airport (4 km (2.5 mi) from downtown; Cebu Pacific flights from Manila and Cebu)SUG Surigao Airport (2.5 mi (4 km) from downtown; Cebu Pacific flights from Manila and Cebu)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Surigao: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 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
Jeepneys and multicabs dominate; fares start at ₱8. The city bus terminal is 4 km from centre; ferries depart from Borromeo Street.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Siargao Island
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Ferry from Surigao port, about 2 h 30 min
Check ferry timetable; early morning departures are most reliable.
Butuan
goDoor to door: ≈3 h 30 min
Bachelor Express bus, ~3 h
Buses run several times daily; buy tickets at the integrated transport terminal.
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.
Jannex Pension and Restaurant
A/C rooms, common bathroom, ₱500 per night
Conching Apartelle
Double rooms with private bathroom, ₱400 per night
Dexter Pensionne
Fan rooms, outside bathrooms, ₱200 per night
Tavern Hotel
Air‑conditioned double rooms, ₱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
- ₱1,200–₱1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,800–₱2,800 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₱2,800 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₱1,800 | ₱1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱2,000 | ₱2,000 |
| Ferry Surigao → Siargao (one way)1 × ₱1,500 · check schedule | ₱1,500 |
| Jeepney ride within city1 × ₱10 · check | ₱10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱530 |
| Trip total≈ ₱5,840 per person per day, bed included | ₱5,840≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and long‑distance ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Jeepney farecheck | ₱8–₱12 (≈ under US$1) |
| Coffee at a café | ₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street food snack | ₱20–₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Some rebel groups operate in remote forest areas; stay on main roads and avoid night travel outside town.
- Ferry schedules can change; confirm times before departure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
Embassy
US Embassy in Manila; consular services for Surigao via Manila.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Surigao Airport → city centre (taxi): about ₱150 (≈ US$3), 10 min
- Ferry Surigao → Siargao: ≈₱1,200–₱1,800, 2½ h (check)
Say or show
- Pasaylo-a ko — Excuse me / Sorry (pasaylo-a ko)
- Salamat — Thank you (salamat)
- Tagpila kini? — How much is it? (tagpila kini?)
- Asa ang pantalan? — Where is the ferry terminal? (asa ang pantalan?)
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 Surigao. 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–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑city‑center shuttle (taxi or tricycle, ~₱150).
- Ferry‑to‑Siargao ticket (check schedule, ₱1,200‑₱1,800).
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