With a population of 221,178, Olongapo is the largest city in Zambales, Philippines by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Olongapo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Olongapo in April, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1080 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Olongapo, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
Although Olongapo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Angeles City Clark Intl (CRK), which is located 50 km from Olongapo. The shortest flight to Olongapo from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 22h.
Another option to get to Olongapo is to pick up a car hire from Manila, which is about 80 km from Olongapo. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Manila.
Average rates range from around ₹ 4,118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,725 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Olongapo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,290 and ₹ 1,721.