AsiaCity
Manila
Philippines
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Manila is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
63
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
72
Safety
46
Culture
74
Health
56
Internet
66
Outdoors
58
Access
74
Practical details
Capital
Manila
Languages
English, Filipino
Population
114.1M
Time zone
UTC+08:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Jan · Feb · Mar
Climate
Tropical monsoon
Warmest month
Mar · 31°C
Quietest month
Sep · crowd 67/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$189
Local daily spend
₱11,388
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) CRIME (C) KIDNAPPING OR HOSTAGE TAKING (K) TERRORISM (T)
Source country update: 05/08/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
PHP
Best months list
Jan · Feb · Mar
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image