Luxury Travel Guide: Baguio

Accommodation

$120-350 per night

Upscale hotels, luxury resorts, premium boutique properties with full amenities and services

Food & Dining

$40-120 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining rooms, premium cafes, gourmet food experiences, room service

Transportation

$25-80 per day

Private car rentals, premium taxi services, private transfers, helicopter tours for sightseeing

Activities

$60-200 per day

Premium guided tours, exclusive experiences, luxury spa treatments, private activities, golf

Eat at local markets and carinderias instead of tourist restaurant areas (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use jeepneys and public buses instead of taxis for most transportation (saves 70-85% on transport costs)

Book accommodation directly with smaller guesthouses to avoid booking platform fees (typically 10-20% savings)

Visit free attractions like Burnham Park, Wright Park, and various viewpoints instead of paid tours

Shop at public markets like City Market for souvenirs rather than tourist shops (usually 50-70% less expensive)

Travel during weekdays when possible as weekend rates for accommodation can be 30-50% higher

Pack layers and rain gear to avoid buying overpriced clothing in tourist areas

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning the jeepney routes (can triple your transportation costs)

Eating only in Session Road tourist restaurants instead of exploring local neighborhoods (typically 100-200% markup)

Booking accommodation last-minute during peak season without comparing options (can pay 50-100% more than advance bookings)

Buying souvenirs at the first shop you see rather than comparing prices at different markets (tourist shops often charge 2-3x more)