Top Local Tips for Manila

Taxis Ask for metered fare and make sure they turn their meter on. If the driver agreed and changed his mind upon boarding the taxi and he tried offer a rate for non-metered and if u disagree and if he decides to relent to metered, i suggest you take another cab. I had a bad experience with 1dishonest driver who took me for a ride and the cab fare went almost triple. Instead of taking the highway, he purposedly took a long way and went into the business district and got caught into the jam. Also, try to have small change with you, as otherwise they usually say they have no change. If u are game for it, can try the jeepneys which is a cheap and fun way of getting around, the routes are usually writen on the side of the jeepneys.