If your trip to Mandaluyong is all organized but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a helping hand.There are a range of sights within walking distance of this area, such as SM Megamall. Shangri-La Mall and Wack Wack Golf and Country Club are some other close-by sights that lure a great many travelers like yourself.

Be sure to swing by Makati Downtown and Ortigas Center during your time here. Allow yourself plenty of time to explore — there’s plenty to keep you busy. Travel 1 mile from Mandaluyong and you’ll find yourself in Makati Downtown. Alternatively, Ortigas Center is 2 miles away.

Constantly on the go for work-related reasons? Convention centers are probably like a second home to you. With easy access to hotels, restaurants and cafés, your trip is sure to be a success if you’re on your way to any of these places:

• Oasis Manila (2 miles away).
• World Trade Center Manila (4 miles away).
• Philippine International Convention Center (4 miles away).

A good car should be reliable, comfy, and practical. So, we’d recommend selecting a full-size car or an SUV if you’re going to use Mandaluyong as a starting point to travel around wider Manila. These bigger vehicles have roomy interiors and a powerful engine to take you around the highways in style. If you want to spend most of your time in the city, a car with good fuel-efficiency, like a compact or a mini, will be a good fit. These nifty rides are a dream when it comes to maneuvering those bustling streets!

There’s loads of choice when it comes to renting a car in Mandaluyong. From sporty models with all the mod cons to zippy compacts that make parking a cinch, you’ll find it all here. Deciding on your perfect match of course depends on your budget and where you plan to go. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others require no more than enough space for your luggage and buddies.

You’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road in Mandaluyong. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, we recommend driving with extra care in a new destination.

Home to approximately 1,600,000 people, you should be prepared for peak-hour traffic around Manila and neighborhoods like Mandaluyong.

It can be challenging to find a car space in Mandaluyong. Once you nab one, make sure you pay careful attention to the signage. Overstaying the specified time limit or parking in a restricted area can take a big chunk out of your vacation budget.

The speed limits in Mandaluyong are like the rest of Manila, ranging from 40km/h to 100km/h. To ensure the safety of pedestrians and drivers, a maximum speed limit of 60km/h applies to most residential zones.

More often than not, your chosen rental company will bill the amount fined to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact information to local authorities so they can send a fine to you directly.

You bet. Although, there are a few exceptions for certain vehicles operated by public transportation systems.

Provided you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you are allowed to use your phone while behind the wheel in Mandaluyong. But make sure you keep concentrating on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Mandaluyong is 0.05%. If a big night is on the cards, leave the car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

Traffic laws in Mandaluyong allow drivers at a red light to turn into the lane nearer to them, without waiting for a green signal. Before turning, the vehicle must come to a total stop and the driver must check that the lane is clear before continuing on.