The cost of visiting Angkor Wat fits into the broader budget of a Siem Reap stay. Plan:
Entry cost — Angkor 1-day pass USD 37, 3-day USD 62 (usable over 10 days, most recommended), 7-day USD 72.
On-site transport — private tuk-tuk for the day USD 15-25, private air-conditioned taxi USD 30-40 for the Small Circuit, scooter rental USD 8-12/day, bicycle USD 3-5/day.
Guide — certified official French-speaking guide USD 25-40/day (recommended for at least one day), Voicemap audioguide (free app with geolocation), group minivan with French-speaking guide USD 50-80 per person half-day to full day.
Accommodation in Siem Reap (mandatory base) — dorm USD 8-15/night, decent guesthouse USD 15-30/night, 3-4 star hotel USD 40-90/night, boutique hotel USD 90-200/night, 5-star USD 200-700/night (Raffles Grand Hôtel d'Angkor, Belmond La Résidence).
Meals — hotel breakfast USD 5-15 (often included in 3-4 star), authentic Khmer market meal USD 2-4, tourist restaurant USD 8-15, gourmet (Cuisine Wat Damnak) USD 50-90 tasting menu.
Total daily budget for Angkor (including Siem Reap accommodation): backpacker USD 35-50/day, comfort USD 80-150/day, luxury USD 300-500/day. Over 3 full visiting days at Angkor with base in Siem Reap, plan USD 150-250 per person in comfort (excluding international flight).
Read also
- Siem Reap — The base-city of Angkor: hotels, restaurants, Pub Street, Old Market, tuk-tuks.
- Siem Reap and Angkor — The complete region: Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Tonle Sap.
- Cambodia — Complete country guide: visa, currency, regions, best time to visit.
- Phnom Penh — Cambodia's capital to combine with Angkor — memory and present of the country.