Manila is a bustling metropolis in the heart of the National Capital Region. It is the capital of the Philippines and is home to hundreds of tourist destinations and gastronomic spots to visit. Getting to Manila is easy via its major airports. Most planes land at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) or at Clark Air Field in Pampanga, a couple of hours away from the capital.

Why Tourists Flock To Manila

There’s plenty to see in the old city of Manila. As you probably all know, the Philippines was under Spanish rule for over 300 years. This has left a rich imprint in the country’s culture, history, and food. Intramuros, also called the Walled City, is a famous place to visit. There’s also Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Rizal Park, National Museum, Paco Park and many more. For those travelling with children, Manila Ocean Park is a great place to visit too.

Of course, there’s the food. A lot of tourists who come to the Philippines are eager to taste the infamous Balut – a dish that can scare even the most adventurous of foodies. There’s also sisig, a crispy and savory pork dish that goes so well with beer, and whole lechon, which tourists swear by and come back for more. If you’re looking for various tastes and flavors, Chinatown also won’t disappoint with its tangy and sweet-salty offerings.

Going around Manila can be difficult if you don’t have a chauffeur-driven car or van to take you around. It’s easy to book car rentals when you arrive at the airport or even before you land. There are plenty of companies and agencies which offer the service and you can already look them up online and make reservations.

From the airport, you can take your pick from Avis, Pacific Blu Transport, Nissan Rent a Car, ASSI, Diamond Rent a Car and Limoscanner PH, among others. You can inquire from their booths if you don’t want to book ahead of schedule. The desks with very helpful attendants are located at the NAIA terminal.

Options to Choose From

Rental cars can be booked from their company websites or right at the airport. Expert travellers say that booking online and ahead of schedule comes up much cheaper, but that depends on the person’s negotiation skills. If you’ll be driving the rental yourself you can get it at a much lower rate than if you book a car or van with a driver. The plus side of the latter option is that you’ll have a local who can show you around and help you communicate much faster.

If choosing to drive yourself, you will be asked to present a valid driver’s license in English. If you don’t have one in English, you will be asked to secure a copy from the Embassy of your country. However, if you want to dive right in and start seeing the sights, you can hire a van rental to fetch you from the airport and take you around Manila before dropping you off at your hotel.

Don’t forget to check online for the best car and car rental rates. For more options, visit Limoscanner PH!