What is the best time to visit Cambodia?

The best months to visit Cambodia are Nov, Dec, Jan. During these months you can expect the most favourable weather and fewer weather-related disruptions.

How much does a trip to Cambodia cost per day?

Daily budget in Cambodia ranges from $25 (budget/backpacker) to $60 (mid-range) and $180+ (luxury). Costs cover accommodation, food, local transport, and activities.

Is Cambodia safe for tourists?

Cambodia is generally safe for tourists - exercise normal precautions. Safety rating: 3/5. Always check your government's current travel advisory before visiting.

What are the top things to do in Cambodia?

The top experiences in Cambodia include: Angkor Wat Sunrise, Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider Temple), Tonlé Sap Floating Village. Cambodia in Cambodia offers a mix of culture, nature, food, and adventure for every type of traveller.

← All destinations

Explore Cambodia

Cambodia · Asia

Cambodia

Angkor Wat, jungle temples, and a nation rising from its history

from $25/day Generally safehistoryculture

Quick Facts

Capital

Phnom Penh

Population

17 million

Best airport

Siem Reap (REP) for Angkor; Phnom Penh (PNH)

e-Visa

$30 online at evisa.gov.kh - easy and fast

Avg temp

28–34°C / 82–93°F

Safety

Generally safe

Vibes

historyculturebudgetnatureunique

Best Time to Visit

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Best months This month

Daily Budget

Backpacker

$25

per day

Mid-range

$60

per day

Luxury

$180

per day

Top Experiences

🏛️

Angkor Wat Sunrise

Watch the world's largest religious monument reflected in the moat as the sun rises over the jungle

$37/day pass

🌿

Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider Temple)

Strangler fig trees devouring stone galleries - the jungle reclaiming a 12th-century city

Included in Angkor pass

🛶

Tonlé Sap Floating Village

Visit a community living entirely on Cambodia's great lake - schools, markets, and churches on water

$20 boat tour

Must-Try Food

Fish Amok

Cambodia's national dish - freshwater fish in a creamy coconut and kroeung paste, steamed in banana leaves

Lok Lak (stir-fried beef)

Lime-marinated beef on a bed of lettuce and rice with a raw egg yolk dip - simple and perfect

Nom Banh Chok (Khmer noodles)

Cold rice noodles with light fish gravy and fresh herbs - the Cambodian breakfast eaten on the street

$1.50

Getting Around

🛺

Tuk-tuk$2–5 in town

The primary Cambodian tourist transport - negotiate a day rate ($10–15) for full-day Angkor visits

🚌

Giant Ibis bus$15–20

Cambodia's best intercity coach - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap in 5 hours

🛵

Moto (motorbike taxi)$1–3

Cheapest way around towns - flag one down and agree the price

⛴️

Speed boat (Siem Reap–Phnom Penh)$35

Tonlé Sap lake crossing - scenic but only in high water season (Aug–Jan)

Cultural Tips

The Khmer Rouge ended only 40 years ago - approach the topic with extreme sensitivity

Never touch a monk or hand things directly to one (women especially)

Always remove shoes at temples and some restaurants

Smile constantly - Cambodians use smiles to express a vast range of emotions

The US dollar is accepted everywhere alongside the Cambodian Riel

Tipping is not traditional but is genuinely transformative for workers in a poor economy - $1 makes a difference

Hidden Gems

Koh Ker - remote jungle temple complex 2 hours from Angkor with a 36m pyramid and almost no visitors

Battambang - charming colonial riverside town with the world's only bamboo train and cave bat exoduses at dusk

Preah Vihear - cliff-top 11th-century temple on the Thai border with panoramic plains views and very few tourists

Going beyond the trip?

Explore the Cambodia country profile

Cost of living, visas, healthcare, taxes, expat life and everything you'd need to actually move and stay long-term.

Open country profile More guides