Budget Siquijor Travel Guide — How to Explore the Island for Less

How Much Does a Siquijor Trip Cost?

Siquijor is one of the most affordable islands in the Philippines. Whether you're on a shoestring or a comfortable mid-range budget, here's exactly what to expect.

Ferry Cost

  • Dumaguete → Siquijor (Oceanjet/Montenegro): ₱250–₱400 one way (~1 hour)
  • Cebu → Siquijor (overnight ferry): ₱600–₱1,200 depending on class
  • Tagbilaran (Bohol) → Siquijor: ₱350–₱500 one way
  • Book in advance during peak season (December–May)

Accommodation Ranges

  • 💸 Budget (₱400–₱800/night): fan rooms, guesthouses, homestays near San Juan
  • 💵 Mid-range (₱1,000–₱2,500/night): beachfront cottages, small resorts with AC
  • 💰 Comfort (₱2,500–₱5,000/night): boutique resorts, private villas

Food Budget

  • Carinderia meal (local): ₱60–₱120
  • Restaurant meal: ₱150–₱350
  • Fresh seafood dinner: ₱300–₱600
  • Daily food budget (budget traveler): ₱300–₱500
  • Daily food budget (mid-range): ₱600–₱1,200

Scooter Rental Cost

  • Standard scooter: ₱400–₱500/day
  • Automatic (Honda Click, Yamaha): ₱500–₱600/day
  • Fuel for full island loop: ₱150–₱200
  • Tricycle (short trips): ₱50–₱150 per ride

Cheap Activities

  • 🏖 Paliton Beach — free
  • 💧 Cambugahay Falls — free (small parking fee)
  • 🌳 Balete Tree fish spa — ₱50–₱100
  • ⛪ Lazi Church — free
  • 🏖 Salagdoong Beach — ₱50–₱100 entrance
  • 🏖 Kagusuan Beach — free, bring your own food
  • Snorkeling gear rental: ₱150–₱250/day

Sample Itineraries by Budget

₱3,000 Trip (3 Days — Shoestring)

  • Ferry: ₱500 (Dumaguete return)
  • Accommodation: ₱600 (3 nights × ₱200 dorm/homestay)
  • Food: ₱900 (3 days × ₱300)
  • Scooter: ₱500 (1 day rental + fuel)
  • Activities: ₱200
  • Buffer: ₱300

₱5,000 Trip (3 Days — Comfortable Budget)

  • Ferry: ₱700 (Dumaguete return, fast craft)
  • Accommodation: ₱1,500 (3 nights × ₱500 fan room)
  • Food: ₱1,200 (3 days × ₱400)
  • Scooter: ₱1,000 (2 days rental + fuel)
  • Activities: ₱300
  • Buffer: ₱300

₱10,000 Trip (4 Days — Mid-Range)

  • Ferry: ₱1,000 (fast craft return)
  • Accommodation: ₱4,000 (4 nights × ₱1,000 AC room)
  • Food: ₱2,400 (4 days × ₱600)
  • Scooter: ₱1,500 (3 days rental + fuel)
  • Activities + extras: ₱700
  • Buffer: ₱400

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