Major city · Philippines
Cainta
Spend a half‑day in Cainta for a quick market visit and shrine stop; otherwise use Manila as base.
Cainta is a small town 16 km east of Manila, reachable by bus, jeepney or LRT‑2. Its main attractions are the Our Lady of Light shrine, local markets and malls. One morning or afternoon is enough unless you plan to shop extensively.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–Feb, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, flood risk)
- Airport
- Ninoy Aquino (MNL)
- Nights
- 0
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- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cainta117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cainta, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyCainta is generally safe for daytime visits; watch for flash floods and heavy traffic.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance · 911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Main gateway to Manila, about 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Cainta).MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Main gateway to Manila, about 9.9 mi (16 km) west of Cainta).
- Getting aroundJeepneys and buses run the main roads; tricycles serve villages.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café₱50–₱80 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet food (kakanin, bibingka)₱30–₱70 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget hotel / inn, a night, per room₱800 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel / inn, a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget hotel / inn, a night, per room₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱600 (≈ US$11) · Mid ₱1,000 (≈ US$18) · High ₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Main gateway to Manila, about 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Cainta)MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Main gateway to Manila, about 9.9 mi (16 km) west of Cainta)
Map of Cainta
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cainta: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Jeepneys and buses run the main roads; tricycles serve villages. LRT‑2 station at Marikina‑Pasig stops at the town’s north. Grab taxis are reliable for door‑to‑door trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Manila
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus or LRT‑2, about 30 min
Visit Intramuros or malls; easy return.
Antipolo
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Jeepney via Marikina‑Pasig LRT‑2, about 40 min
Pilgrimage site and view points.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Santorini Hotel
Near Sta. Lucia Mall, basic rooms.
Gold Star Inn
Budget inn on Q Plaza, close to transport.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱500–₱800 (≈ US$9–15) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱800–₱1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel / inn1 × 1 night × ₱800 | ₱800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱600 | ₱600 |
| Bus/jeepney round-trip Manila-Cainta1 × ₱120 | ₱120 |
| Grab ride (5 km)1 × ₱250 | ₱250 |
| Trip total≈ ₱1,770 per person per day, bed included | ₱1,770≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | ₱50–₱80 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street food (kakanin, bibingka) | ₱30–₱70 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Jeepney fare Manila‑Cainta | ₱30–₱50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Frequent flooding in the rainy season; check local alerts.
- Traffic congestion on Marcos Highway during peak hours.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
- National emergency911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Manila ↔ Cainta bus/jeepney: about ₱30–₱50 (≈ under US$1), 30 min
- Grab ride within Cainta (5 km): ≈ ₱250–₱300
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cainta. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Feb, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, flood risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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