Cheap El Nido: real prices (2026)

El Nido on a budget: what travellers and locals actually pay in El Nido. Ranges in PHP with an approximate euro equivalent. Use them to haggle and to spot when you're being overcharged.

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Free · in your currency · in English, Spanish and French · Approx. rate: 1 € ≈ 66 PHP

Food & drink

Item or service	Usual price	≈ euros
Water 1.5 L (shop)Local shop	30–50 PHP	0.45–0.76 €
Main dishSimple restaurant	250–450 PHP	3.79–6.82 €

Transport

Item or service	Usual price	≈ euros
Short tricycle ridePrice agreed beforehand	50–150 PHP	0.76–2.27 €
Scooter rental (day)Price agreed beforehand	500–700 PHP	7.58–11 €

Tours & activities

Item or service	Usual price	≈ euros
Island hopping Tour A with lunchBooked on the spot (local agency) · See online	1,400–1,800 PHP	21–27 €

Other

Item or service	Usual price	≈ euros
Eco-tourism feeOfficial ticket office (foreigners)	400 PHP	6.06 €

Cheapest things in El Nido

Local prices for the cheapest essentials in El Nido, to travel on a budget:

Water 1.5 L (shop): 30–50 PHP (0.45–0.76 €)
Short tricycle ride: 50–150 PHP (0.76–2.27 €)
Eco-tourism fee: 400 PHP (6.06 €)
Main dish: 250–450 PHP (3.79–6.82 €)
Scooter rental (day): 500–700 PHP (7.58–11 €)
Island hopping Tour A with lunch: 1,400–1,800 PHP (21–27 €)

Cheap tours in El Nido

Island hopping Tour A with lunch: 1,400–1,800 PHP (21–27 €) · See online

Where to eat cheap in El Nido

Water 1.5 L (shop): 30–50 PHP (0.45–0.76 €)
Main dish: 250–450 PHP (3.79–6.82 €)

Cheap transport in El Nido

Short tricycle ride: 50–150 PHP (0.76–2.27 €)
Scooter rental (day): 500–700 PHP (7.58–11 €)

Tips to travel cheap in El Nido

Always pay in PHP: paying in euros or dollars usually costs more.
Ask and agree the price before getting in a taxi or starting a tour.
Eat where locals eat, away from the most touristy streets.
Compare tours at several agencies or book online at a fixed price.
Before paying, check on YourLocalPrice whether the price is fair.

Common scams in El Nido

“Private” tours at full-boat pricesCompare the per-person price of tours A–D at several agencies; they use similar boats.

FAQ

Is El Nido cheap?

Yes, El Nido is cheap if you pay local prices: water 1.5 l (shop) 30–50 PHP. Visitors who don't know the prices often pay 2 to 5 times more.

How much money do I need per day in El Nido?

Excluding accommodation, at local prices you can get by in El Nido on about 9.55–28 € (630–1,850 PHP) a day for food, water and transport.

What are the cheapest tours in El Nido?

Some of the most popular ones and their local price: Island hopping Tour A with lunch (1,400–1,800 PHP).

Where can I eat cheap in El Nido?

At street stalls and simple restaurants in El Nido: Water 1.5 L (shop) (30–50 PHP), Main dish (250–450 PHP).

How much is a bottle of water in El Nido?

In a shop in El Nido, a 1.5 L bottle usually costs 30–50 PHP.

How do I avoid being overcharged in El Nido?

Check the usual price before paying, always agree the price upfront and use the YourLocalPrice checker: type what they're asking and it tells you instantly if it's fair.