In Phnom Penh, travel is organised primarily by tuk-tuk (USD 2-5 per ride downtown, USD 8-15 for a private half-day, USD 25-40 for a full day). Grab (ride-hailing, Uber equivalent) works very well in Phnom Penh — often cheaper than tuk-tuks for individual rides.
Scooter rental is discouraged to non-seasoned travellers — chaotic traffic. Car rental with driver (USD 40-60/day) is the recommended option for excursions outside the city.
From Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), 10 km from the centre: official taxi USD 12-15, Grab USD 8-12.
Interurban links from Phnom Penh: - To Siem Reap (314 km, 6h): Giant Ibis bus (USD 12-15) or Mekong Express, Cambodia Angkor Air domestic flight (45 min, USD 60-90 return). - To Sihanoukville (230 km, 4-5h): bus USD 8-12, Cambodia Angkor Air flight (40 min, USD 60-90 return). - To Kampot/Kep (150 km, 3-4h): bus USD 8-10 with Giant Ibis. - To Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam, 230 km, 6h): international bus Giant Ibis (USD 18-25), via Bavet/Moc Bai border post.
Read also
- Phnom Penh — The capital: Royal Palace, S-21, Killing Fields, Mekong riverside.
- Cambodia — Complete country guide: visa, currency, regions, best time to visit.
- Siem Reap and Angkor — The Angkor archaeological site (UNESCO) — to combine with Phnom Penh in 8-10 days.
- Cambodian south coast — Kampot, Kep, Koh Rong islands: the beach dimension — accessible from Phnom Penh.