Is Phnom Penh expensive to visit?
Phnom Penh is a very affordable travel destination with an average daily cost of $50. Compared to the rest of Asia, it is a reasonably affordable place to visit. It's ranked in the top 25% of cities in Asia for its affordability, comparable to places like Nha Trang and Delhi.

Phnom Penh Royal Palace, Cambodia
How expensive is Phnom Penh?
The average cost of traveling to Phnom Penh can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $50 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Phnom Penh here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Phnom Penh?
Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Phnom Penh will cost around $151 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $303.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Phnom Penh?
On average, a one week trip to Phnom Penh costs about $353 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $706.
Is it expensive to backpack in Phnom Penh?
With more than 10 hostels around town, Phnom Penh is a very popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost around $8 per night. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $5 and the most expensive rooms costing about $19. (See hostel prices in Phnom Penh here.)
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Phnom Penh.
- $11 for a dorm bed at Mad Monkey Phnom Penh
- $8 for a dorm bed at Onederz Phnom Penh
- $11 for a dorm bed at Pooltop Phnom Penh
Are hotels expensive in Phnom Penh?
Hotel prices in Phnom Penh are moderately priced and fairly even compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $35 per night for a room on average. There are around 3 five star hotels in the city and they average $199 per night. Three star hotels average $35 a night and two star hotels average $17 per night.
Hotels by star rating in Phnom Penh
Rating | Number of Hotels | Average Hotel Price |
---|---|---|
5 stars | 3 | $199 |
4 stars | 25 | $58 |
3 stars | 58 | $35 |
2 stars | 25 | $17 |
1 star | 2 | $12 |
How expensive are sightseeing activities in Phnom Penh?
Activities and things to do in Phnom Penh can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $8 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $15.
- Phnom Penh Bike & Boat Sunset Tour: $55
- City Tour and the Killing Fields: $100
- Phnom Penh Birding Experience and Brunch : $85
- Private Taxi Between Phnom Penh - Siem Reap Stop Sightseeing: $107
- Khmer Rouge, genocide museum &killing field tour: $100
- 10 Stop Phnom Penh Tour by Tuk-Tuk, includes S21 & Killing Fields: $35
- Phnom Penh Countryside Cycle Tour: $45
- Full Day Tour in Phnom Penh City: $69
Is food expensive in Phnom Penh?
Food in Phnom Penh can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $23 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $27. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
- Khmer Cooking Class Full Day: $46
- Phnom Penh Local Market & Morning Food Tour Include Drinks: $49
- Phnom Penh's experience: cooking class and stay over : $65
- Phnom Penh Evening Food Tour - Inclusive 5 stops local Tastings: $49
- Phnom Penh Morning Market & Food Tour by Tuktuk - Includes All Food & Drinks!: $45
- Evening Cambodian Food Tour: $60
Is transportation expensive in Phnom Penh?
Local transportation in Phnom Penh can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $8 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $8. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.
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