Daily costs per person in US dollars. Coron is affordable by international standards but boat trips and diving make up a significant portion of daily spend — group tours keep costs manageable.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: PHP (Philippine Peso) (Cash preferred, limited card acceptance)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $9–15 | $25–60 | $80+ | Fan rooms → AC guesthouses → hillside resorts |
| Food | $5–10 | $12–25 | $35+ | Carinderias → harbour restaurants → resort dining |
| Transport | $2–8 | $10–30 | $50+ | Group boats → private boats → chartered speedboat |
| Activities | $15–30 | $35–75 | $100+ | Group tours → private tours → multi-dive day |
| Entry Fees | $5–10 | $10–20 | $20–30 | Island and marine park fees |
| Daily Total | $36–73 | $92–210 | $285+ | Budget backpacker → comfortable mid → luxury |
Money-saving tips
Join group island-hopping tours
Group boat tours cost 1,200–1,800 PHP per person including lunch, compared to 5,000–8,000 PHP for a private boat. The experience is similar and the social atmosphere of group tours is part of the fun.
Stay in fan rooms
Air conditioning is the biggest cost driver in Coron accommodation. Fan rooms cost 500–800 PHP per night versus 1,500–3,000 PHP for air-conditioned rooms. Coron evenings are comfortable with just a fan.
Eat at local eateries
Local carinderias (canteens) serve rice meals with fish, chicken, or pork for 60–100 PHP. Tourist restaurants charge 200–400 PHP for similar meals. The harbour area has the best value restaurants.
Rent your own snorkel gear
Daily snorkel rental on boats costs 150–200 PHP. Buying a mask and snorkel in town (500–800 PHP) pays for itself in 3–4 days and gives you better quality and fit.
Take tricycles, not vans
Tricycles are Coron's local transport and cost 10–20 PHP for short trips within town. Van transfers to the airport are 150 PHP per person — much cheaper than private hire at 1,500 PHP.
Book dive packages
Multi-dive packages (5 or 10 dives) are significantly cheaper per dive than single bookings. A 5-dive package typically costs 12,000–15,000 PHP versus 3,000–4,000 PHP per single dive.
