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Davao: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Davao City, officially the City of Davao, is a highly urbanized city in the Davao Region, Philippines.

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Now in the cityDavao+26°CCloudy · sunrise 05:25 AMupdated 11:33 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rate₱63.55per 1 $PHP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map2

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Davao in pictures24 photos
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Getting there and staying

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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Information about typhoon season (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
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Exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to crime , terrorism , unrest , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism and unrest associated with ongoing insurgent activities in certain rural and remote regions of Leyte , Mindoro , Negros , and Samar .

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Francisco Bangoy International Airport DVO6.9 km from the centre
General Santos International Airport GES126 km from the centre
Cotabato (Awang) Airport CBO155 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in Philippines: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

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volunteeringupdated Mar 12, 2026
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