Private car transfer
from Manila to Tagaytay
in 1 h 50 min
per seat
car
Trip Information
Pick-up
Your driver will meet you at your address in Manila.
- Door-to-door service
- Help with your luggage
Trip
You’ll travel in comfort for 1 h 50 min.
- Optional sight-seeing
- Clean, comfortable car
- Professional driver
- Bottled water
- Child seats
- Prepared for handicapped
- Smoke-free
- Pet friendly
Drop-off
Your driver will drop you off at your address in Tagaytay.
- Door-to-door service
- Help with your luggage
- 66 km
- 1 h 50 min
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.
Then, you can visit the Pinto Art Museum, filled with distinctly Filipino contemporary art, which you’ll love to see if you are interested in art. Afterward, you can visit the Saint Padre Pio Parish and Shrine, a unique building that blends Filipino and Christian ideals. Once you’ve toured these places and more, you’ll arrive in Tagaytay, a magnificent city that has something for everyone to enjoy.
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.
Eventually, this phrase echoed across the ridge and was eventually corrupted to "Tagaytay," which became the town's name. However, it’s more likely that the name derives from the Tagalog word for "ridge," reflecting the city's geography.
Historical records show that revolutionaries used Tagaytay’s ridges and forests as a refuge during the Philippine Revolution of 1898. The city was officially chartered in 1938, thanks to Representative Justiniano Montano and President Manuel L. Quezon, under the Commonwealth enactment.
Upon its chartering, Tagaytay has become a city often visited by those looking for an island escape. This city offers much, from picnic spots and parks with impressive views to intriguing museums and chocolatiers. So, if you plan to visit Tagaytay from Manila, you should plan to spend a few days exploring everything it has to offer the curious.
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.
Vans don’t have fixed schedules
One of the common ways of getting from Manila to Tagaytay is by taking a van. However, it’s important to think of these as a shuttle service without a fixed schedule. Usually, a van will only leave the airport with no vacant seats. If you prefer more structure, you’ll want to take a bus or book with a private car service like Daytrip instead.
Prepare for traffic
Whether you drive yourself, book a van or bus seat, or car with Daytrip, you must prepare for traffic. Tagaytay and many of the places along the way often encounter traffic jams, which can slow down your travels, so be ready for this when you drive from Manila to Tagaytay. Once you’re in Tagaytay, walk or rent a bike to get around.
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.
From Manila to Tagaytay by van
Taking a van shuttle is unpredictable, considering there are no fixed schedules, and the van won’t leave unless all the seats have been booked. However, if you want to take a van, you must go to Festival Mall Alabang, where they can be found near the Goldilocks exit. Vans are also dispatched at the Starmall Alabang that make consistent trips to Tagaytay.
Depending on the time of year you choose to travel, you might wait a while for a van to make the trip to the city, so bear this in mind. You should also note that vans are much more expensive than buses, with seats costing between $15 and $19. The trip with a van will also take three to four hours, not accounting for waiting times.
From Manila to Tagaytay by private car transfer
If you want to travel from Manila to Tagaytay in a comfortable car with a professional English-speaking driver who knows the roads, book a door-to-door car transfer with Daytrip. With Daytrip, you’re guaranteed an enjoyable travel experience between these two cities.
On average, it only takes about an hour and 50 minutes to drive with Daytrip, and you will only pay about $16 per seat, which is inexpensive considering the benefits. These include flexible booking cancellations, door-to-door service, comfortable seating, sightseeing opportunities, and a knowledgeable driver who can share travel insights.
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.
Picnic Grove
If you want to enjoy a picnic in Tagaytay, one of the best places to visit is Picnic Grove. This destination is filled with picnic huts that overlook Taal Lake. When you visit, you can see the immaculate lake and enjoy something to eat alone or with friends or family as the breeze ruffles your hair. But there's more to this grove than simply a view. You can also try your hand at ziplining and horseriding and enjoy cable car rides!
Museo Orlina
The Museo Orlina is dedicated to glass practitioner Ramon Orlina. Its four levels house incredible native Filipino glass sculptures. You can tour the sculpture garden and the amphitheater before enjoying the spectacular view of Taal Lake from the museum's roof deck. It's a place art lovers will enjoy spending a few hours, so be prepared to take lots of pictures as you admire the glass works you won’t find anywhere else.
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.
Questions & Answers about Traveling from Manila to Tagaytay
Visit these sights on the way
Quezon Memorial Circle
The towering shrine at the center of this family-friendly park is dedicated to the country’s influential second president. A Shrine for the People
Pinto Art Museum
This distinctly Philippine contemporary art collection is displayed in a beautiful building surrounded by a botanical garden. The Doors to Delight
Saint Padre Pio Parish and Shrine
This shrine dedicated the stigmata-bearing modern saint is a unique blend of Filipino of Christian ideals. A Piece of the Pious
Museo Orlina
This contemporary art museum showcases the pioneering glass work of Ramon Orlina along with other Philipino artists. House of Glass
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- Clean
- Comfortable
- Air conditioned
- Handicapped accessible
- Child seats
- Pet friendly
- Smoke-free
The Daytrip driver advantage
Local knowledge about the route from Manila to Tagaytay
Including available sights:English speaking*
All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.
Safety first!
We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.
World-class customer support
- Available 24/7
- Close relationship with drivers
- Experts on the route from Manila to Tagaytay
Flexible cancellation policy
- Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
- Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!
Good to know
Children
If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!
Pets
Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.
Tips
Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).
Luggage
- Big luggage
- 29x21x11 inches
- 74x53x28 cm
- Small luggage
- 22x14x9 inches
- 56x36x23 cm
Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.
Payment methods
Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!
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