Phnom Penh Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

Phnom Penh is yet another great travel bargain in Southeast Asia. Cambodia has its own currency – the Riel – but all ATMs dispense US dollars and nearly everything is priced in USDs, so you are only likely to deal with riels as small change in place of coins. Generally this city is more expensive than Vietnam, and similar to Thailand, but for most Westerners everything will seem cheap anyway.

Phnom Penh City Featured Image

Travel Costs to Phnom Penh

Population 1,200,000
Area 2,000,000
Timezone UTC+7
Currency US dollar
Airports Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$28.84
1 USD = 1 USD
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh Hotel Seasons

Phnom Penh Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar4.00 - 10.00
starstarstarstarstar6.00 - 28.00
starstarstarstarstar10.00 - 65.00
starstarstarstarstar29.00 - 89.00
starstarstarstarstar85.00 - 201.00

Phnom Penh Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed4.00 - 5.00

Phnom Penh Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Royal Palace/Silver PagodaThe main palace for the country is ornate and better appreciated with a guide.
adults
10.00
Killing Fields of Choeung EkThis memorial site is about 20km outside of town and considered a must-visit. A tuktuk or motorbike taxi will be $9 to $11 RT.
adults
6.00
National Museum of CambodiaLarge and comprehensive museum featuring all things Khmer.
adults
child
10.00
3.00
Wat PhnomSitting on the small hill that gives the city its name, this is the most impressive temple in town.
adults
1.00
Thunder Ranch Shooting RangeShoot an AK-47 or M-16 at this range near the Killing Fields. Grenades and rocket launchers also available.
AK-47 (30 rnds)
M-16 (20 rnds)
40.00
40.00
Massage (1 hour)Phnom Penh has a major massage industry, both legitimate and "adult style" at a higher price.
Basic
11.00

Phnom Penh Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastSome hotels include breakfast with the room. If not there are many restaurants serving eggs and pancakes plus local options.1.00 - 3.00
Budget lunchMost restaurants serve Western dishes as well as Cambodian fare, and are open all day and into the night. 2.00 - 4.00
Budget dinnerRestaurants along the river are comfortable, but a bit more expensive than those inland.4.00 - 7.00
Draft beer (glass)Angkor Beer is cheap on tap and served almost everywhere. Bottled beers are more expensive, often double.0.00 - 1.00
Happy pizzaSeveral restaurants along the river and others near the lake serve normal pizzas with cannabis as a topping for the regular price.4.00 - 8.00

Phnom Penh Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center10.00
Tuktuk from airport to city center4.00 - 7.00
Motorbike taxi from airport to city center15,000.00
3 km tuk-tuk ride in Phnom Penh1.00 - 3.00
Bus to Siem Reap5.00 - 10.00
Tuk-tuk w/driver (all day)19.00 - 24.00
HAVE MORE INFORMATION OR AN UPDATE? SEND US YOUR TIPS.

When to visit Phnom Penh

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January88710.3
February91720.4
March93741.4
April95763.1
May93765.7
June91765.8
July90766.0
August90766.1
September88768.9
October87769.9
November86745.5
December86711.7

Phnom Penh Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:04am6:11pm
21 Jun5:38am6:26pm
21 Sep5:50am5:57pm
21 Dec6:15am5:42pm

Where to go before and after