Major city · Philippines
Tacloban
Spend 1 day for the main sights (Capitol, Price Mansion, San Juanico Bridge) or 2 days to add a festival or nearby beach; longer only for deep dive.
Tacloban is the capital of Leyte and gateway to Eastern Visayas. Its historic centre, colonial-era buildings and the iconic San Juanico Bridge fit a half‑day walk, while the Pintados Festival in May and nearby coastal spots merit an extra night. Public transport is cheap but chaotic; plan cash for jeepney and tricycle rides.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season, lower rain)
- avoid July–Oct (typhoon risk)
- Airport
- TAC
- Nights
- 1–2
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- 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
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 Tacloban117 ▾
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 Tacloban, 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 tourists; stay alert to traffic rules and keep cash handy for transport fares.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire & 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.
- AirportTAC Daniel Z.
- Getting aroundJeepney rides cost ₱10 (≈ under US$1) from airport to downtown; tricycles ₱8 (≈ under US$1) locally; taxis ₱50 (≈ under US$1)‑100 for short trips…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₱80–₱120 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm, a night, per person₱250 (≈ US$5)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel single, a night, per person₱800 (≈ US$15)
- High-end bedBudget hotel single, a night, per person₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
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
- TAC Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (30 min taxi or jeepney from city centre)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
not flagged
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jul–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tacloban: 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)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 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 rides cost ₱10 from airport to downtown; tricycles ₱8 locally; taxis ₱50‑100 for short trips, ₱250 from downtown to airport (ask for exact fare). Walkable historic core; anti‑jaywalking ordinance enforced, so cross at marked crossings.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
San Juanico Bridge
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Jeepney or tricycle from downtown, ~15 min
Longest bridge in the Philippines, good photo spot.
Leyte Provincial Capitol
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Walk north from city hall, ~10 min
Historic WWII site, free entry.
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.
GV Hotel
Budget fan‑air‑conditioned rooms, free Wi‑Fi; ~₱600/night
Yellow Doors Backpackers Hostel
Dorm beds from ₱250; bar on‑site
Matthews Loding House
Simple fan rooms, ₱350/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
- ₱800–₱1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,200–₱2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel single2 × 1 night × ₱800 | ₱1,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,500 | ₱3,000 |
| Airport‑city taxi (one way)2 × ₱300 · check | ₱600 |
| Jeepney ride downtown2 × ₱10 · check | ₱20 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₱2,000 · check | ₱4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱922 |
| Trip total≈ ₱5,071 per person per day, bed included | ₱10,142≈ US$180 |
GV Hotel
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Jeepney ride | ₱10 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tricycle ride | ₱8 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi downtown‑airport | ₱250 (≈ US$5) |
| Coffee | ₱80–₱120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at local eatery | ₱120–₱250 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi drivers may overcharge; confirm price before boarding.
- Peak rain can flood low‑lying streets; keep valuables above water.
- Festival crowds increase demand for transport; allow extra time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire & ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire & ambulance117
- National emergency911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → downtown jeepney: ≈₱10 (check)
- Taxi downtown → airport: ≈₱250 (check)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-syah nah)
- Salamat — Thank you (sah-lah-mat)
- Magkano? — How much? (mag-ka-no)
- Nasaan ang banyo? — Where is the bathroom? (na-saan ang ban-yo)
- Pwede ba mag‑card? — Can I pay by card? (pwe-de ba mag-card)
- Tulong! — Help! (too-long)
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 Tacloban. 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, lower rain) · avoid July–Oct (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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