Cambodia captivates visitors with the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex, French colonial architecture, and pristine tropical beaches. From the bustling capital of Phnom Penh to the serene countryside, Cambodia offers an unforgettable blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality.
Local currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR) and US Dollar (USD).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Cambodia.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- $7-15
- Budget
- $25-45
- Midrange
- $70-130
- Luxury
- $200+
Food
- Street
- $1-3
- Local
- $4-8
- Midrange
- $12-25
- Fine
- $50+
Transport
- Bus
- $0.25-1
- Tuk Tuk
- $2-5
- Airport
- $8-35
- Daytrip
- $15-25
Activities
- Museum
- $3-12
- Sites
- $37 (Angkor Pass)
- Tour
- $25-50
- Excursion
- $60-120
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Cambodia costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
$140-245/week
Midrange traveller
$350-700/week
Luxury traveller
$1400-2800+/week
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Buy a 3-day Angkor Pass ($62) rather than consecutive 1-day passes ($37 each) if visiting more than two days
Eat where Cambodians eat — rice and curry plates at local restaurants cost $2-4 vs $8-15 at tourist restaurants
Use Grab or PassApp apps for tuk-tuks and taxis to get fixed prices and avoid overcharging
Travel by Giant Ibis or Mekong Express buses between cities — comfortable and far cheaper than private taxis
Visit in low season (May-October) when accommodation prices drop 30-50% and crowds thin dramatically
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Royal Palace Grounds
Walk the beautiful riverside gardens and riverfront promenade along Sisowath Quay in Phnom Penh. The Tonlé Sap River view at sunset is spectacular.
Wat Phnom Temple
Phnom Penh's founding hilltop temple is free to approach and the surrounding park is popular with locals. Small entry fee to reach the hilltop.
Phnom Penh Riverfront
Stroll the Sisowath Quay riverside promenade at any hour — free public space with views of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap junction.
Siem Reap Old Market Browse
Explore the atmospheric covered Old Market (Psar Chas) with no obligation to buy — the sights, smells, and local color are free.
Pub Street Evening Stroll
Walk Siem Reap's famous neon-lit Pub Street and Night Market area in the evening — the atmosphere and people watching are free.
Bamboo Train Countryside Cycle
Rent a bicycle ($2-3/day) and cycle through Battambang's rice paddies and villages independently — no guide needed on flat rural roads.
Angkor Outer Temple Views
Some minor outer temples in the Angkor area can be viewed from outside the park boundary for free — viewable from the access road.
Mekong Islands at Kampong Cham
A short ferry ride ($0.50) reaches the Mekong River islands with free cycling paths, rural villages, and bamboo bridge crossing.
Kampot Riverside Evening
Kampot's riverfront is beautiful at sunset — free walking along the river promenade past French colonial buildings and fishing boats.
Buddhist Temple Morning Visit
Local pagodas across Cambodia welcome respectful visitors for free outside of major festivals. Morning prayers from 5-7AM are an authentic cultural experience.