Being the main international airport in the area, Davao Airport handles high volumes of departures and arrivals. Upon arriving, many visitors would rather get car rental automobiles to get around in, rather than depend on public transport. The advantage of having your own car is that you are not restrained by the strict public transport schedules and you get to tour the city at your own pace and in your own time. This is especially so if you are here on business but would like to do a bit of sightseeing when you are not busy working or attending meetings.
With many car hire agencies at the airport, you are spoilt for choice between small yet efficient local companies and large international companies, which comprise the major players in the field. With the international companies, they have many branches all over the world and the beauty of hiring from such is that you may make one-way trips and leave your rental car in a different location for pick up by the company. The vantage of the local companies, however, is that they offer much fairer prices as opposed to their international counterparts.
In the chance that you had made prior bookings with the car rental company of your choice, you just give them the details of your flight including your flight number and the speculated arrival time; and they will have the automobile delivered at the airport ready for pick up immediately you arrive. If many arrivers had booked cars with the same car rental company, the agency will instead have a shuttle pick you up at the airport and drive you to their offices from where you can drive off in your rental. This process is fast and efficient, thus saving time and it leaves you with more vacation time in your hands.
Davao is home to the Philippine Eagle Nature Centre which houses the sought after yet nearly extinct Philippine Eagle. To show just how precious the bird is getting, this conservatory only has 10 of them so grab the chance of seeing one. At the heart of the city lies the Crocodile Farm which is also a favorite spot for visitors and locals alike. If you are feeling adrenaline-filled, take the long drive to Mt. Apo; the largest in Philippines. It is not likely that you will reach the top of the mountain but just getting there, at the foot of the mountain, will be considered a milestone by many.