Travel and safety tips for Cambodia

In addition to the information provided by the Foreign Office, we would like to give you the following tips:

A cab ride from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap is about 6 hours and costs about 60 USD for two people in a small cab, and 80 USD in an SUV. A bus ride is a cheap alternative for 10 to 20 USD, but takes 8 to 9 hours due to breaks and other delays.

Road in Cambodia

There is no direct connection from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville, Kampot or Kep. For connections to these cities, the bus is changed in Phnom Penh. Booking with the same bus company is usually no problem. The cab ride from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville takes about 10 hours, to Kampot 8 hours and to Kep 8.5 hours.

Siem Reap has its own airport. It is possible to rent a scooter or a bicycle. A driving license is not required under 125cc. Driving a car or motorcycle with an international driver’s license is not really possible (and not recommended)

TukTuks and smaller modern LPG rickshaws are also available. For already fixed routes it is recommended to use TADA, PassApp or Grab (sorted from cheap to expensive). This way, the fare is already fixed from the beginning.

If dengue fever is suspected, a doctor should be consulted immediately. A corresponding blood test including a medical consultation costs no more than 25 USD in most small clinics. Refrain from taking painkillers such as aspirin, ASA, ibuprofen and diclofenac. These can promote or cause internal bleeding in a dengue infection due to their blood thinning properties

If you suspect dengue fever or experience other unusual symptoms upon your return, consult a tropical medicine doctor.

Tourist entry into Cambodia is not currently possible. However, it is possible to enter with a business visa.

A deposit of 2000 USD in cash is required upon entry.

The costs for the obligatory quarantine stay (in a hotel) of 2 weeks and corona tests amount to about 1000 to 1600 USD. The difference in price is beyond the control of travelers, as hotels are assigned randomly.

Due to the current situation, crime in Phnom Penh has increased. This especially around the so-called “Riverside”.

Walk at night with as much distance from the street as possible. Avoid dark alleys without people.

Always keep bags, cell phones and other valuables on the side facing away from the street – passing motorcyclists may try to snatch these items from you.