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If your trip to Dumaguete is all sorted out but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.
Plan a stop at St Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral. It's one attraction you'll usually find on many visitors' must-do lists. If you still have room on that travel itinerary, Bell Tower and Belfry will keep you amused as well.
The best part about having your own ride is that you can travel where you want, when you want. Make full use of your newfound freedom by checking out all that there is to do in Panglao. It's just 37 miles away. Alona Beach, Virgin Island and Doljo Beach alone make the drive out worthwhile. Tagbilaran is another great option. It's 47 miles away and home to a variety of awesome things to see and do. Tagbilaran Wharf, Baclayon Church and Bohol National Museum are just the start.
There's nothing quite like winding down the car window and feeling the cool sea air on your skin while you're driving by the sea. Pack some yummy food and spend a few hours soaking up the sun at one of the lovely beaches near Dumaguete. Popular options include:
If you're mostly here for business-related purposes, you'll likely be going to Negros Convention Center. You'll find it 1 mile away.
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Having your own wheels in Dumaguete will give you the freedom to go wherever you want. Maybe you'd like to skip town, cruise down the open road, and go wherever the wind takes you. If so, book one of our mid-size or full-size SUVs and take a look at the rainforests in the area. If you'd rather experience the bright city lights, opt for something small. Getting around heavy traffic and busy streets will be a whole lot easier in a compact or economy car.
Sometimes it's all about the journey, which makes finding the right car important. If you're about to embark on an amazing road trip around Dumaguete, a roomy SUV could be the ideal solution. If you're hoping for the best possible deal and plan on staying mostly in the city, a versatile compact is hard to beat. All you have to do is decide what'll suit you best, throw your bags in the trunk, and hit the road.
Driving in a new location doesn't need to be a white-knuckle experience. If you're making your way to Dumaguete, get comfortable in the driver's seat with these helpful tips:
You'll need to keep to the right when driving in Dumaguete. In addition to that, exercise a little extra caution if it's your first time behind the wheel here. Once you've got the hang of how the locals drive, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!
Finding a place to park in Dumaguete isn't always simple. That's why many people search for a hotel that comes with a parking lot. When leaving the car around town, make sure you pay attention to the signage. Overstaying the allotted time limit could land you a nasty fine.
As with many places, you can expect slightly heavier traffic in the rush hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of roughly 113,500, traffic gridlock isn't a big issue in Dumaguete.
While navigating through the streets of Dumaguete, keep in mind that the speed limits generally range from 60 km/h to 100 km/h. Most residential areas are 60 km/h unless posted otherwise.
Generally, your rental car company will charge the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may supply your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency so they can issue a fine directly to you.
Yes, it is an offence to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Dumaguete. This also includes having your phone in your hand, as well as the use of Bluetooth functions.
When operating a vehicle in Dumaguete, it's against the law to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.05%. Planning to have a drink or two with lunch or dinner? Consider grabbing a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.
Yes, you may turn on a red light in Dumaguete. But before doing so, you are required to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Proceed only when you know the lane you are turning into is clear of oncoming traffic.
They sure are. Although, there are a couple of exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation systems.