Bohol, Philippines Travel Guide
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Land Transportation
Transportation in Bohol
Overview: Bohol offers several modes of transportation and you will be presented the options just beyond the Tagbilaran Port’s dock and administrative office of Tagbilaran Port. Drivers of cabs, vans, SUVs and hotel resorts solicit you when you step out from the ticket office. Below are the various types of transportation in Bohol.
CABS, TAXIS
Overview: For wheelchair travelers, cabs are, again, your best bet for getting around Bohol. You can negotiate daily tours for about P1500 – P2500 for daily excursions around Bohol. You can see most Bohol’s highlights, excluding lunch. If one taxi driver doesn’t like your rate, the next one will.
The types of cabs and other vehicles for hire include vans, sedans and SUVs. Vans are V-Hires. See below.
Cost: Cabs in Bohol do have meters. They start at around P30.
BUSES
Overview: Bus rides and fares are sort of fly by the seat of your pants. They are inexpensive ways to get around Bohol. Ask a cab driver or tricycle driver to take you to a bus terminal.
Location: Integrated Bus Terminal in Dao
Cost: P20 – P30
JEEPNEYS
Overview: You know the famous Filipino staple mode of transportation, the jeepney. They are colorful covered truck cabs and they and tricycles are typically used by the locals.
TRICYCLES
Overview: Tricycles are moto-peds with a covered side cart which has room for a couple of people and some luggage. They are very inexpensive to use.
Cost: P10 – P15
V-HIRE
Overview: V-Hires are mini vans for hire are a great, inexpensive way to travel. They are less crowded than a bus and more comfortable and faster.
Cost: P50 – P100
TRANSPORTATION CONTACTS
Name: Bohol Tours Van and Car Rental
Email: rodboholtours@yahoo.com
Ph: 63 918 591 4969
Name: Man Tours
Ph: 63 38 411 4023
Name: Varescon Taxi
Ph: 63 38 411 2548