Is Sihanoukville Expensive?

Is Sihanoukville expensive to visit?

While Sihanoukville is a popular place for travelers, it is also somewhat affordable and less expensive to visit. The average daily cost is $51, which is one of the many reasons for its popularity with tourists. When compared to other destinations in Asia, many visitors find it to be a moderately priced destination. It's in the top 50% of places in Asia for its travel costs, and our cost analysis found it to be comparable to Chengdu and Johor Bahru.

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

How expensive is Sihanoukville?

The average cost of traveling to Sihanoukville can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $51 (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 Sihanoukville here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Sihanoukville?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Sihanoukville will cost around $153 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $307.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Sihanoukville?

On average, a one week trip to Sihanoukville costs about $358 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 $716.

Is it expensive to backpack in Sihanoukville?

Sihanoukville is a fairly common backpacker destination with more than 4 hostels in the area. Dorm beds in hostels average about $6 per night. (See hostel prices in Sihanoukville here.) Keep in mind that you'll find a wide range in prices here, too. The most expensive beds are priced around $7 and the cheapest around $5 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Sihanoukville.

• $7 for a dorm bed at Onederz Sihanoukville
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• $5 for a dorm bed at Kactus - The Hidden Treehouse
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• $5 for a dorm bed at The Last Point
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Sihanoukville?

Activities and things to do in Sihanoukville 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 $5 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $15.

• Kampot Countryside Tour - Pepper Farm, Salt Lake, Caves, and more: $25
• Private Tour in Kampot by Tuk Tuk: $35
• Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
• Exploring Kampot: A Memorable Tour from Sihanoukville: $63
• Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
• Private Bokor tours by locals including lunch : $44
• Kampot-day tours, Countryside, Pepper farm and Kayaking : $48
• Full Day Pepper Farm Adventure by Scooter: $45

Is food expensive in Sihanoukville?

Food in Sihanoukville can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $18 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $16. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Cooking Class at La Plantation: $35
• Cooking class in Kampot: $20
• Sihanoukville - Khmer Traditional Cooking Class: $110

Is transportation expensive in Sihanoukville?

Exploring local transportation in Sihanoukville shows that the price can vary greatly by the type of transportation used. On average, previous travelers have spent $14 per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $8. If you want to save money, use public transit as it's much cheaper than taxis or private drivers.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.