How much does it cost to travel to Siem Reap?
You should plan to spend around $81 (៛328,422) per day on your vacation in Siem Reap. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $16 (៛63,052) on meals
- $8.79 (៛35,435) on local transportation
- $103 (៛414,677) on hotels
A one week trip to Siem Reap for two people costs, on average, $1,140 (៛4,597,914). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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One Week
Per person
$570
៛2,298,957
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2 Weeks
Per person
$1,140
៛4,597,914
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One Month
Per person
$2,443
៛9,852,672
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One Week
For a couple
$1,140
៛4,597,914
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2 Weeks
For a couple
$2,281
៛9,195,827
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One Month
For a couple
$4,887
៛19,705,344
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Siem Reap cost?
A one week trip to Siem Reap usually costs around $570 (៛2,298,957) for one person and $1,140 (៛4,597,914) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Siem Reap on average costs around $1,140 (៛4,597,914) for one person and $2,281 (៛9,195,827) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Siem Reap will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Siem Reap on average costs around $2,443 (៛9,852,672) for one person and $4,887 (៛19,705,344) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently to Siem Reap has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is Siem Reap expensive to visit?
Siem Reap is a reasonably affordable place to visit. Located in Cambodia, which is a reasonably affordable country, visitors will appreciate the relatively low cost of this destination. It is in the top 10% of cities in the country for its overall travel expenses. If you're traveling on a budget, then this is a good destination with affordable accommodation, food, and transportation.
Within Asia, Siem Reap is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Koyasan or Yamaguchi.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Siem Reap Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Siem Reap?
The average Siem Reap trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Siem Reap travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
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Category
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Cost
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Accommodation 1
(Double Occupancy)
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៛414,677
($103)
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Local Transportation 1
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៛35,435
($9)
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Food 2
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៛63,052
($16)
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Entertainment 1
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៛120,801
($30)
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Tips and Handouts 1
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៛3,469 -
10,407
($1 - 3)
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Alcohol 2
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៛22,272 -
66,816
($6 - 17)
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Accommodation Budget in Siem Reap
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Siem Reap is $51 (៛207,339). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Siem Reap is $103 (៛414,677). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Siem Reap? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Transportation Budget in Siem Reap
Calculated from travelers like you
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The cost of a taxi ride in Siem Reap is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $8.79 (៛35,435) per person, per day, on local transportation in Siem Reap.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$8.79
៛35,435
How much does it cost to go to Siem Reap? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Siem Reap will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Typical prices for Transportation in Siem Reap are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Siem Reap, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.
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Tuk Tuk Ride
៛53,950
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Bike Rentals
៛7,800
Food Budget in Siem Reap
Calculated from travelers like you
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While meal prices in Siem Reap can vary, the average cost of food in Siem Reap is $16 (៛63,052) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Siem Reap should cost around $6.25 (៛25,221) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Siem Reap is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$16
៛63,052
Typical prices for Food in Siem Reap are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Siem Reap, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.
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Breakfast for Two
៛22,550
Entertainment Budget in Siem Reap
Calculated from travelers like you
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Entertainment and activities in Siem Reap typically cost an average of $30 (៛120,801) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$30
៛120,801
Typical prices for Entertainment in Siem Reap are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Siem Reap, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.
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Angkor Tour Guide
៛33,232
Tips and Handouts Budget in Siem Reap
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Siem Reap is $1.72 (៛6,938) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Siem Reap is 5% - 15%.
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Tips and Handouts1
For guides or service providers
$1.72
៛6,938
Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps Budget in Siem Reap
Calculated from travelers like you
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Unfortunately, bad things can happen on a trip. Well, you've just got to deal with it! The average price for a scam, robbery, or mishap in Siem Reap is $4.96 (៛20,000), as reported by travelers.
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Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps1
$4.96
៛20,000
Alcohol Budget in Siem Reap
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $11 (៛44,544) on alcoholic beverages in Siem Reap per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$11
៛44,544
Water Budget in Siem Reap
Calculated from travelers like you
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On average, people spend $1.70 (៛6,841) on bottled water in Siem Reap per day. The public water in Siem Reap is not usually considered safe to drink.
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Water2
Bottled water for one day
$1.70
៛6,841
Siem Reap On a Budget
The Temples of Angkor
Located in northern Cambodia, Siem Reap is the closest town to Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat. It is a comfortable and laid back town and most visitors use it as a base to explore the country's most visited destination. Although Siem Reap was once a quaint village, it has continued to grow and change to meet the needs of the many tourists who visit every year. Siem Reap has become a very touristy town with easy access to restaurants, hotels, and shops. It also has a large expatriate community and the western influences are unavoidable. Although prices remain quite low, they are higher than you might find elsewhere in Cambodia.
Siem Reap has a tropical wet and dry climate. The city remains hot throughout the year and the average high rarely falls below 30 degrees Celsius. The wet season starts in April and runs through the end of November, with the remaining four months making up the dry season.
Sights
Angkor Archaeological park is the obvious attraction near Siem Reap. Angkor Wat is a wonderful and vast area that has too many temples to count. The most famous spots in Angkor Wat are the Temple of Angkor Wat and, in Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple.
Outside of Angkor Wat, there are several other attractions worth visiting in Siem Reap. The Angkor National Museum offers an excellent overview of the area. Angkor Silk Farm is an interesting break from temples and Senteurs d'Angkor Workshop is a fascinating place to go as well. The Landmine Museum is located outside of town and is a very eye opening and informative place to visit as well.
Neighborhoods
Siem Reap's city center is known as the Old Market Area. This is where you'll find Pub Street as well as many restaurants, shops, bars and pubs. The Old French Quarter is where you'll find Sivatha Boulevard. There has been significant development in the area but there are still some charming colonial buildings. This is also where you'll find much of the area's luxury accommodation options and upscale restaurants. Siem Reap airport and the surrounding area is growing and developing. There are several large hotels, traditional khmer villages, and a big theme park and museum. Wat Bo Road is on the east side of Siem Reap River and has interesting restaurants, hotels, and bars. It has become less budget friendly and more trendy in recent years. Charle de Gaulle Boulevard is the main road to Angkor Archaeological Park. It has several hotels and restaurants along it.
Activities
The nightlife in Siem Reap is driven by the tourist crowds and there is no shortage of bars where you can relax, grab a drink, and chat with fellow travelers. It's not an authentic Cambodian experience, but it can be fun nonetheless.
Other activities around town include ceramic classes, cooking classes, and cultural performances. Festivals in the area include the Angkor Photography Festival and the Water Festival.
Food and Dining
Siem Reap has food options for all tastes and budgets. Most restaurants are designed specifically for tourists and price may reflect this. Still, competition keeps prices low by western standards. You'll find everything in town from Asian staples to pizza or traditional Khmer food. Fine dining is available as well. Many of the town's restaurants are concentrated a few blocks north of the Old Market, but there are also options available along Wat Bo Road. Some hidden gems are also found in the surrounding neighborhoods.
In the Old Market area you'll find restaurants along The Alley. These restaurants are quieter than what you find on Pub St. and can offer a pleasant experience. Local restaurants are also nearby on Phsar Chas and offer similar menus with fried rice, Khmer dishes, and the standard western options.
Transportation
Many people travel to Siem Reap from Thailand either overland or by plane. Flights are obviously the more expensive option, but are efficient and reliable. If time is not a concern, you can take a bus to the border from Thailand and pick up a ride once in Cambodia. The road on the Cambodia side is in poor condition and frequently floods, which means your trip may be very slow and unpredictable.
Once you arrive in Siem Reap you can easily walk around the city center. It is very compact and shops, restaurants, and hotels can all be reached on foot. Angkor Wat is about a 20 minute tuk tuk ride from the center of town. You can explore Angkor Wat with either the Little Circuit or the Big Circuit. Bikes are a fun way to get around, or tuk tuks are readily available for hire. Many people purchase a three day pass to the park and spend the first day doing the Little Circuit with a tuk tuk and the Big Circuit the following day with a rented bike. The area is generally flat and bike riding is relatively easy. During the evening hours traffic can become very congested and navigating on a bike can be somewhat scary. There are electric bikes available as well, but these are generally not recommended as they are unreliable and often break down, leaving you stranded in the most remote areas.
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