Getting around, withdrawing money, eating healthy, staying connected — concrete answers to the practical questions everyone has upon arrival.
Grab, tuk-tuk, moto-dop, VIP bus, speed boat, domestic flight — all modes of transport in Cambodia, with real prices and scams to avoid.
Read the guide →Fare per ride, how to negotiate without getting ripped off, Grab vs daily driver for Angkor, safety on board — everything about Cambodian tuk-tuks.
Read the guide →VIP buses, speed boats, domestic flights — all intercity routes with prices for 2026: Phnom Penh–Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Battambang.
Read the guide →Guest house, boutique hotel, hostel, beach resort, or private villa — a guide to Cambodian accommodations by budget and city.
Read the guide →Dollar vs riel, best ATMs with no fees, damaged bills refused, card payment, exchanging euros — the complete guide to money in Cambodia.
Read the guide →How much to give and to whom: restaurants, tuk-tuks, tour guides, massages, hotels. Local customs explained amount by amount.
Read the guide →Cambodia is generally safe — but some classic scams are worth knowing: airport taxi, closed temple, fake monks, phone theft.
Read the guide →Which SIM to buy (Smart, Metfone, CooTel), where to buy it at the airport, prices for plans in 2026, and eSIM to stay connected upon landing.
Read the guide →The Cambodian equivalent of Uber works in all major cities. Fixed prices, no negotiation, cash payment possible — download it before you arrive.
Torn, crumpled, or stained dollars are systematically refused. Withdraw from the ATM and keep your bills in good condition. Riel is given as change.
4G coverage is excellent throughout Cambodia, including in temples and rural areas. A local SIM costs 5–10 USD for 30 days of unlimited data.
No. Tap water is not safe to drink. Buy plastic water bottles (0.50 USD/liter) or use a water filter. Even high-end hotels serve filtered water, not tap water.
Three options: plane (45 min, ~70–120 USD), direct bus (5–6h, 8–15 USD depending on the operator), or speedboat via Tonlé Sap (5–6h, ~35–50 USD — scenic but long). We recommend the VIP bus (Giant Ibis or Mekong Express): comfortable, punctual, and inexpensive.
Yes, overall. Tourist areas are calm. The main risks are petty theft and scams at the airport (unofficial taxis, unfavorable currency exchange). Avoid leaving visible items in a tuk-tuk or taking out your phone in a dense crowd. No need for paranoia — just common sense.
Make sure you have everything prepared before you board the plane — visa, insurance, vaccinations.
