Within Dumaguete: Tricycles — motorcycle sidecars — are the standard way to get around the city. They are everywhere, cheap, and willing to go almost anywhere within the urban area. Agree on the fare before you get in; rides within the centre cost very little. For longer distances within the city, multicabs (small minivan jeepneys) run fixed routes.
To nearby towns: Jeepneys and V-hire minivans connect Dumaguete to Valencia, Dauin, and other towns along the coast and in the mountains. They leave from the Ceres bus terminal and from various points around the market area. For Valencia and the Twin Lakes, a habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) is often more practical — they go where jeepneys do not.
Self-guided: Motorcycle rental is the most flexible option for exploring the coast south toward Dauin and inland toward the waterfalls and lakes. Rentals are available from several shops around the city; an international driving licence is technically required. The roads are generally manageable, but mountain roads after rain demand care.
To Apo Island: Outrigger boats to Apo Island leave from the barangay of Malatapay, a short tricycle ride from Dauin. Most dive operators in Dauin include the boat transfer in their day-trip packages. Independent travellers can negotiate with boatmen at the pier.