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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.
Transport From the Airport
Phnom Penh International Airport
On arrival, taxis and motorcycle taxis (motodups) can be hired just
outside the arrival lobby. There are no meter taxis. Taxis cost
$7.00 for the 30-50 minute ride into the city center. Cheaper,
slower and less comfortable, motorcycle taxis can be hired for $2.00
into town. A taxi to the airport from town costs $5 - $7. Shared
taxi for $2/person.
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. Due to rising fuel costs,
transportation prices are in flux. See page 7 for transport from
airport.
Motorcycle Taxi (Motodup)
The omnipresent ‘moto’ is the most common and fastest form of public
transportation, but not necessarily the safest. They are more prone to
accidents and robberies than cars. 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.
Motorcycle trailers (‘Tuk-tuks’)
Motorcycle trailers and cabs (‘tuk-tuks,’ moto-romauks) have become
quite popular. They are more comfortable than motodups and are covered,
offering some protection from the sun and rain. Unlike the noisy,
two-stroke namesakes common to Bangkok, the Cambodian ‘tuk-tuks’ offer a
quieter, more pleasant ride. Moto-romauks for hire gather in popular
tourist areas such as the riverfront and in front of 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.
Public Taxis and Car Rental
There are a couple of small on-call taxi services. Taxi Vantha
(012-855000,
www.taxivantha.com ) is reliable and available 24 hours. More common
are unmetered, unmarked taxis, which can be arranged through your hotel
or travel agent. A car with driver costs $25-$35/day. Shorter jaunts run
a minimum $2-$3.
All Destinations offers car and 4WD rental, with
driver. Bodyguards available.
Tel: +(855) (0)16-779901.
Cambodia Driver
offers cars/vans with driver for short hops around town or long term
rental. Airport pickup, city tours, travel to the provinces.
Tel: +(855) (0)16-639852
Website:
www.cambodiadriver.com
Cyclos
The humble cyclo can be a romantic and practical form of transport
though not as safe as a car or fast as a moto. Cyclos are easier on the
nerves than motos and during a rain they offer a drier ride. Curiously,
cyclos often charge twice as much as a motodup.
Buses
There is no regular in-city bus system in Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh
Sorya Transport Co. offers bus service to several provincial
destinations along the National Routes as well as Bangkok and Ho Chi
Minh City.
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 cycling 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.
Angkor Motorcycles
#92Eo, Street 51
Tel: 012-722098
Phnom Penh Bike Shop
#31, Street 302
Tel: 012-851776
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