Makati travel guide

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You're Going to Love Makati

With a population of 510.383, Makati is a must-see destination in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Makati has to offer.

Where to Eat in Makati

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spices - The Peninsula Manila (1226 Makati City) and Escolta - The Peninsula Manila (Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues 1226 Makati City) are great picks.

When to visit Makati

Makati in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Makati in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Makati

Plane

When flying to Makati, you’ll arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Makati from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 10h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Makati is to pick up a car hire from Manila, which is about 7 km from Makati. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Avis, among others, in Manila.

Plane

When flying to Makati, you’ll arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Makati from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 10h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Makati is to pick up a car hire from Manila, which is about 7 km from Makati. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Avis, among others, in Manila.

Airports near Makati

Airlines serving Makati

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,293 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,950 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (868 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (510 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (970 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Makati

From 5-star hotels such as the Raffles Makati to great affordable options like the Hop Inn Hotel Makati Avenue Manila, Makati offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $155 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Makati, with prices from $15 to $370 per night. Poblacion is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Makati are about 109% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Makati

Most booked hotels in Makati

New World Makati Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$154+
City Garden Grand Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$104+
The Manila Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$169+
Belmont Hotel Manila
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$85+
Dusit Thani Manila
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$134+
City Garden Hotel Makati
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$71+

Hiring a car in Makati

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Makati (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.39 and $28.51. Mini (Toyota Wigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Makati, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Makati (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.39 and $28.51. Mini (Toyota Wigo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Makati, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.