The following means of transportation are available for your use:

 

PRIVATE CARS & VANS

May be booked through any travel agency or through
your hotel. Average price is PhP 2,000 for the whole day,
inclusive of a private chauffeur.

 

BUS

Prices vary, although bus owners usually collect a
minimum fee of PhP 70 per hour, per passenger,
for an air - conditioned bus.

 

JEEPNEY

Colorful utility vehicles that ply the common routes.
Average fee is PhP 7.50 per kilometer.

 

TRICYCLE

The easiest way to get around town, especially if short
distances are involved. A Php 7.00 payment is charged
for the first kilometer, after which it is negotiable.
Higher rates are charged for outer city limits.
To avoid any misunderstanding, we recommend
that you and the driver agree on the fare before
embarking on the journey.

 

CALESA

If you have time to spare, we recommend a calesa ride
around the city. Minimum charge is PhP 50.00
for the first 30 minutes plus an additional Php 7.00
for every succeeding five minutes.

There is a minimum charge of Php 150.00 for calesa tours
outside Laoag City proper (Bacarra, Fort Ilocandia,
San Nicolas and Sarrat).

 

PUMP BOATS

Popular "bancas" that make island exploring a
delightful adventure. Average price is Php 150 per hour,
although you can negotiate a lower rate on a slow day.

 

 
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