Overview
Olongapo serves as the main urban hub for Zambia's northern coast and the gateway to Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The city offers budget accommodation starting from ₱500 per night and local restaurants with meals under ₱150.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Budget rooms from ₱500/night at Johansson's Lodge. Most mid-range hotels on Gordon Avenue. Beach resorts in Barrio Barretto along National Highway.
Food
Local restaurants on Rizal Avenue and Jose Abad Santos Avenue. SM mall food courts offer air-conditioned dining. Night markets provide cheap eats.
Money
Philippine Peso (PHP). ATMs available near SM malls and along major avenues. Some establishments accept cards but carry cash for markets and jeepneys.
Transport
Color-coded jeepneys (Yellow, Red, Orange, Blue lines) and tricycles serve local transport. Saulog Transit has a terminal beside SM City Olongapo Downtown.