Getting to Phnom Penh     
The majority of visitors to Cambodia arrive by air at the international airports in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. See flight international flight schedule page for detailed international and domestic flight information and a list of airlines that service Phnom Penh and Cambodia. For international overland travel from surrounding countries (Thailand, Vietnam, Laos) see the international border crossing/overland travel page. Cambodian visas are available on arrival at both airports and most international border checkpoints. The crossings at Bavet/Moc Bai and Chau Doc Vietnam are the closest to Phnom Penh.

Arrival/Departure at Phnom Penh

 
Phnom Penh International Airport
The Phnom Penh International Airport sits about 9km (30-60 minutes) from city center. Transportation into the city can be hired just outside the arrival lobby for set prices: $9 for a car taxi and $7 for a tuk-tuk. Motorcycle taxis (motodups) can be found just outside of the airport and hired for $2-$4, though they sometimes charge another $1 past town center. Also at arrival: duty free, currency exchange, international calling, ready-to-use SIM cards.

Phnom Penh Ferry Port
River ferries arriving from Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City dock at the Phnom Penh ferry Port on Sisowath Quay Blvd (the riverfront road) near Street 104. Several restaurants and hotels are within easy walking distance of the port.

Arrival by Bus
There is no centralized bus station in Phnom Penh. Buses from different companies arrive/depart different stations around the city. Tuk-tuks and motodups await arriving passengers.

Click here for airline schedules and a complete list of airlines servicing Phnom Penh and contact details
 

Getting Around Phnom Penh 

Phnom Penh is a fairly easy city to get around. Though traffic is getting more congested by the day, you can still travel the length of the city in less than 30 minutes and get between most popular tourist destinations in less than 10 minutes. There is no in-city bus system but there is always transportation available.

Tuk-tuks  

(Motorcycle trailers, ‘Tuk-tuks,’ moto-romauks) ‘Tuk-tuks’ have become quite popular in Phnom Penh. Unlike their noisy, two-stroke namesakes common to Bangkok, the Cambodian ‘tuk-tuks’ offer a quieter, more pleasant ride. Tuk-tuks for hire gather in popular tourist areas such as the riverfront and at tourist hotels. $1-$2 for short trips and $12-$15 for the whole day. Prices vary depending on the number of passengers and where you pick up the tuk-tuk. Make sure to keep your bag toward the middle of the tuk-tuk to protect against bag snatching.

Motorcycle Taxi

(Motodup) The ubiquitous ‘moto’ is the fastest and cheapest form of public transportation, though not necessarily the most comfortable or safest. Motos can be found virtually everywhere in town, and are more common outside the tourist areas than tuk-tuks. Just step to the curb and they will find you. Motos cost from 2000R-4000R for a trip in town and $8-$12 per day. Prices go up at night and for multiple passengers. To protect against bag snatching, keep your bag between you and the driver or in front of the driver. DO NOT carry/wear your bag on your back!

Buses

There is no regular in-city bus system in Phnom Penh.

Public Taxis, Cars and Limos

Global and Choice Taxi offer on-call 24/7 taxi service. Meter taxis sometimes wait in tourist areas such as the riverfront and Street 51, especially late night. More common are unmetered taxis, which can be arranged through your hotel or travel agent and can also be found waiting outside major hotels. Taxi with driver costs $25-$35/day. Short jaunts around town run a minimum $4-$5..
 

Cambodia Driver

Private car/taxi with driver, long term or short jaunts. Airport pick-up, tours, monthly rates.
Tel: (+855)(0)16-639852

      (+855)(0)12-778368

      (+855)(0)89-750203
Website: www.cambodiadriver.com

Choice Taxi

Meter taxi service. Available 24/7.
Tel: (+855)(0)23-888023

      (+855)(0)10-888010

Global Taxi

Phnom Penh’s first meter taxi service.

4000R at flagfall for first 2km then 400R/km. On-call 24/7.
Tel: (+855)(0)11-311888

      (+855)(0)92-889962

Cyclos

The humble bicycle rickshaw known locally as the 'cyclo' (from the French ‘cyclopousse’) can be a romantic, even practical form of transportation, especially if time is not a factor. Slow and relaxed, cyclos are easier on the nerves than motos, the canopy offers a drier, cooler ride and sitting in front provides a much better view of the passing street scene. The cyclo was first introduced in Phnom Penh in 1937 and has since become an iconic fixture - a vestige of the French colonial period that can be found in cities through old French Indochina. As traffic increases and other forms of transportation become available, the cyclo is slowly losing its place in Phnom Penh. A cyclo ride should cost about the same as a moto.

Motorcycle Rental

Visitors can rent and ride motorcycles in Phnom Penh. Technically an international driving license is required. The helmets laws are vigorously enforced so make sure to get a one with your rental. Dirtbikes (200-250cc) run $12-$15/day and mopeds (100cc-110cc) are $4-$5/day, (125cc) for $7-$10/day. 250cc bikes are good for the countryside but are a bit too much bike for the slow city traffic. Mopeds are recommended for in-city driving. Chaotic traffic makes motorcycling in the city challenging in the extreme. Roads outside the city vary in condition. If you do decide to ride, drive slowly, stay right, wear a helmet and remember that medical services are limited.

Lucky Lucky Motorcycle
Motorcycle rental/sales, visas, extensions
Monivong Blvd near the corner of Street 184.