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Cambodia Travel Guide

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johm riab sua
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Tourist season

Are November and December good months to visit Cambodia?

11

November

Semi-high
season

12

December

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Cambodia for tourism.

Visa on arrival (e-visa also available)

A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 27 to 40 USD

Tourist's budget
from 65 to 107 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Cambodia is 69.9 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 91 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Phnom Penh (KH) and Washington D.C. (US) is 8948 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Phnom Penh click here

Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Battambang
Siem Reap
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
8948
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Cambodia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

7 January 2025• Victory Day

Currency

Riel (KHR) - rate compared to selected currencies

1000 KHR
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.23467
4261234
GBP
0.19567
5110738
USD
0.24761
4038546
Update: 21 Nov 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Cambodia

Map
Distance matrix
MilesPhnom PenhSiem ReapAngkor Archaeological ParkBattambangSihanoukville provinceKampong ChamKampotTonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve
Phnom Penh-1441491581164783115
Siem Reap144-54819214419231
Angkor Archaeological Park1495-5019714819736
Battambang1584850-17417118552
Sihanoukville province116192197174-16345163
Kampong Cham47144148171163-129121
Kampot8319219718545129-161
Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve115313652163121161-

Best Ways to Experience Cambodia

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 27 to 40 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 65 to 107 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Cambodia via the Prices link

Currency

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Riel (KHR)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 21 November 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Cambodia.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is an infectious disease caused by arboviruses from the same family of microbes (Flaviviridae) that cause yellow fever or tick-borne encephalitis.The vector of infection is mosquitoes of the genus Culex and Aedes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Cambodia

Niskie

Areas with malaria

Present throughout the country, including Siem Reap city. None in the city of Phnom Penh and at the temple complex at Angkor Wat

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagCambodia for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa on arrival (e-visa also available)

A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

  • Allowed stay: 30 days
  • Visa is also obtainable online.
  • All visitors are fingerprinted upon arrival and departure.

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Cambodia the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type A, C, G sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket CType C
socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

71 / 231
Ranking
16 718 965
Khmer 90%, Vietnamese 5%, Chinese 1%

Area

91 / 230
Ranking
69.9 thous. mi²
It is approximately 2% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

165 / 196
Ranking
66.3
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 63.7women 69

Median age

52 / 157
Ranking
26.4
Average age of population expressed in years.men 25.6women 27.2

Population growth

69 / 172
Ranking
1.34%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

83 / 131
Ranking
80.5%
Ability to read, write and count.men 86.5%women 75%

GDP

150 / 194
Ranking
4 420 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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