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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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