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Getting to Phnom Penh     


The majority of visitors to Cambodia arrive by air at the international airports in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. See flight international flight schedule page for detailed international and domestic flight information and a list of airlines that service Phnom Penh and Cambodia. For international overland travel from surrounding countries (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos) see the international border crossing/overland travel page
Cambodian visas are available on arrival at both airports and most international border checkpoints. The crossings at Bavet/Moc Bai and Chau Doc Vietnam are the closest to Phnom Penh.

Arrival/Departure at Phnom Penh

 
Airport Departure Tax
Domestic: US$6

International: US$25

Phnom Penh International Airport
The Phnom Penh International Airport sits about 9km (30-50 minutes) from the central Phnom Penh. Transportation into the city can be hired just outside the arrival lobby for set prices: $9 for a car taxi and $7 for a tuk-tuk. At time of printing, motorcycle taxis (motodups) could be found just outside of the airport, near the exit gates, only about 100 meters across the parking lot from the arrival area. Motorcycle taxis can be hired for $2.00 to town center, though they sometime charge another $1 past town center. A taxi to the airport from town is a bit cheaper, about $7.

Phnom Penh Ferry Port
River ferries arriving from Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City dock at the Phnom Penh ferry Port on Sisowath Quay Blvd (the riverfront road) near Street 104. Several restaurants and hotels are within easy walking distance of the port. Tuk-tuks and motodups await arriving passengers.

Arrival by Bus
There is no centralized bus station in Phnom Penh. Buses from different companies arrive/depart different stations around the city. Tuk-tuks and motodups await arriving passengers.

 

Click here for airline schedules and a complete list of airlines servicing Phnom Penh and contact details
 

Getting Around Phnom Penh 
 

Phnom Penh is a fairly easy city to get around. Though traffic is getting more congested by the day, you can still travel the length of the city in less than 30 minutes and travel between most popular tourist destinations in less than 10 minutes.

Tuk-tuks  

(Motorcycle trailers, ‘Tuk-tuks,’ moto-romauks) ‘Tuk-tuks’ have become quite popular in Phnom Penh. Unlike their noisy, two-stroke namesakes common to Bangkok, the Cambodian ‘tuk-tuks’ offer a quieter, more pleasant ride. Tuk-tuks for hire gather in popular tourist areas such as the riverfront and at tourist hotels. $1-$2 for short trips and $10-$15 for the whole day. Prices vary depending on the number of passengers and where you pick up the tuk-tuk. Make sure to keep your bag toward the middle of the tuk-tuk to protect against bag snatching.

Motorcycle Taxi

(Motodup) The omnipresent ‘moto’ is the most common and fastest form of public transportation, but not necessarily the safest, being more prone to accidents and robberies than car taxis. Motos can be found virtually everywhere in town, just step to the curb and they will find you. Motos cost from 1500R-4000R for a trip in town and $6-$8 per day. Prices go up at night and for multiple passengers. To protect against bag snatching, keep your bag between you and the driver or in front of the driver. DO NOT carry/wear your bag on your back!

Buses

There is no regular in-city bus system in Phnom Penh.

Public Taxis

Global Taxi and Taxi Vatana offer on-call 24/7 taxi service. Both are generally available only on-call, though the new Global taxis sometimes wait in tourist areas, especially late night. More common are unmarked, unmetered taxis, usually Camrys, which can be arranged through your hotel or travel agent and can also be found waiting outside major hotels. Taxi/car with driver costs $25-$35/day. Short jaunts around town run a minimum $4-$5.

Global Taxi

Phnom Penh’s first and only meter taxi service.

4000R at flagfall for first 2km then 400R/km. On-call 24/7.
Tel: 011-311888, 092-889962

Cambodia Driver

Private car/taxi with driver, long term or short jaunts. Airport pick-up, tours, monthly rates.
Tel: 016-639852
www.cambodiadriver.com

Cyclos

The humble bicycle rickshaw known locally as the ‘cyclo’ can be a romantic, even practical form of transportation, especially if time is not a factor. Cyclos are easier on the nerves than motos and the canopy offers a drier, cooler ride. A cyclo ride should cost about the same as a moto.

Motorcycle Rental

Motorcycles (100cc-250cc) can be rented for $5 - $9/day. Tourists often rent 250cc dirt bikes, though they are a bit too much bike for the slow city traffic. For in-city driving, 100cc is recommended. Chaotic traffic makes motorcycling in the city challenging in the extreme. Roads outside the city vary in condition. If you do decide to ride, drive slowly, stay right, wear a helmet and remember that medical services are limited.


Lucky Lucky Motorcycle
Motorcycle rental/sales, visas, extensions
Monivong Blvd near the corner of Street 184.

 

Bicycle Rental and Tours

Some guesthouses have bicycles available for rent, though they are usually local one-speed bikes. Khmer Cycling offers proper quality mountain bikes for rent and sale. Khmer also offers a variety of bicycle tours in and around Phnom Penh.

Khmer Cycling
Mountain bike rental, sales, repair. Bicycle parts, accessories and safety equipment. Bicycle tours available.
#29, Street 130, one block off the riverfront

Tel: 012-555123
www.khmercycling.com

 

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