Private car transfer
from Manila to Tagaytay

Overview: car trip from Manila to Tagaytay

When you’ve visited Manila in the Philippines, it can feel like no other location will top this destination, but you would be wrong in this assumption. One other place worthy of your time after you’ve toured Manila is Tagaytay. A car trip from Manila to Tagaytay will be an incredibly memorable and exciting experience. Not only will you enjoy your time in Tagaytay, but you’ll also love the many places you can visit along the way.

Traveling by car with Daytrip will allow you a personal, professional English-speaking driver who can take you on a sightseeing expedition while filling you in on local lore and history. You can begin your journey touring the Quezon Memorial Circle. This family-friendly park is home to a towering shrine you’ll have to see to believe.

About Tagaytay

The City of Tagaytay is a popular destination in the south known for its magnificent scenery. This city overlooks Taal Volcano and Taal Lake, and its cooler climate and higher altitude make it appealing to both Filipinos and foreign travelers. When visiting Tagaytay, you can enjoy views of the volcano and lake from several vantage points.

There is a local legend about how Tagaytay got its name. According to this tale, a father and son went hunting for wild boars. When the boars turned to attack, the boy shouted, "Taga, Itay!" meaning "Cut, Father!" in Tagalog. People like the local farmers, hunters, wood gatherers, and residents heard this and talked about what happened for several days.

From Manila to Tagaytay: travel tips

Traveling from Manila to Tagaytay can be challenging, which is why it's best to learn as much as you can about making your trip enjoyable. Part of learning as much as you can involves learning travel tips that will be beneficial. To help you with this, we’ve shared a few of the best travel tips you need to keep at the forefront of your mind during your travels.

Make sure you book accommodation in Tagaytay

Tagaytay is a popular destination, so you’ll want to book your accommodation in advance. But an important tip that not everyone realizes is that you need to make sure you book accommodation in the city, not on the outskirts.

Unfortunately, many businesses embellish the truth and market their hotels and guesthouses as “in Tagaytay” when they are actually in the surrounding municipalities. Double check the map so you are not deceived when booking your accommodation.

How to get from Manila to Tagaytay

If you’re planning a Manila to Tagaytay transfer soon, you’ll need to know how to get from one city to the next. Unfortunately, unlike other travel destinations, getting between these two cities can be challenging. That’s why we’ve shared a few of your best transportation options below to help:

From Manila to Tagaytay by bus

You can book a bus trip from Manilla to Tagaytay if you’re on a budget and don’t mind navigating different terminals. Depending on where you book, you must go to the Uniwide Coastal Mall in Paranaque, where the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange is located. You can board a bus bound for Tagaytay here and expect it to take the Emilio Aguinaldo Highway.

Alternatively, you can head to the DLTB Terminal at LRT Buendia near the Puyat Station and take a bus to Tagaytay. Regardless of which terminal you choose to depart from, you can expect the trip to take between two to three hours or longer, depending on traffic. You can also expect a ticket to cost as little as $1 to $3.

Things to do when you get to Tagaytay

What is there to do in the incredible City of Tagaytay? This city is not as popular as Manila, but it's worth visiting. So, if you’re planning to travel from Manila to Tagaytay, you should consider the activities listed below. We’ve shared a few of the best things to do in this city to make you glad you decided to visit.

People's Park

People’s Park in the Sky is one of Tagaytay’s must-visit destinations. This park used to be known as the Palace in the Sky as it was built in 1979 and was supposed to be a guesthouse for US President Ronald Reagan before political turmoil put a pin in these plans. Nowadays, you can visit this park and get a bird's eye view of the highlands of Tagaytay. There is an entrance fee, so be prepared for that, but it's small and worth it.

When is the best time to visit Tagaytay?

Unexpected rainfall and thunderstorms can quickly dampen your tour of Tagaytay. So the best time to visit this city is between March and May when the weather is best for outdoor activities like picnicking and hiking. However, this season can be crowded, as it's a popular spot for the locals to escape the heat while enjoying the city's relaxed atmosphere.

Yet, if you don’t want to deal with crowds, you should consider visiting between June and October; just prepare yourself for a lot of rain. There are fewer crowds, and prices are much lower, but bad weather is inevitable. Another great alternative is to visit in December. Temperatures can get as low as 66° F, but you'll find the city bedecked in Christmas lights and holiday decorations, and the Crosswinds Christmas Village at its finest.