MOVING ABOUT WITHOUT BREAKING THE baNK
Hiring a private car is common and economical anywhere in the Philippines, or where available. Other places like far provinces don't have cars for hire but may be jeepneys or even tricycles!It is generally easier to hire a car (including the driver). In our family's case a relative always serves as driver. All we need is to feed him and he's happy enough,LOL!Traffic is horrible in Manila and even in small towns as many roads are bumper to bumper! You need a lot of patience!Expect to pay from 1,500 pesos a day (that's less than AUD40) for hiring a van like Toyota Hi-ace or a Starex or FX, which are popular here!sometimes it can go low as 1,000 pesos depending on the size of the car! You can negotiate the price if you are hiring for longer say, two weeks, perhaps 1,000 pesos or a bit more.Just make sure the car is reliable through the person/s who referred you.In Manila, taxis are fine or...
