City, Cambodia
Getting around Siem Reap
How to get around Siem Reap
Tuk-tuks are the main way to get around; hire one for a day at Angkor. Ride apps work and fix prices; bicycles are good in the old town.
Ways to get around Siem Reap
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tuk-tuk | About $2–5 in town; $15–25 a day for Angkor | Agree the fare first; day hire is standard for temples |
| Bicycle | About $1–3 a day | Flat, easy in town and on the Angkor circuits |
| Grab or PassApp tuk-tuk | About $2–4 for short trips | Fixed prices in the app; fewer drivers than Phnom Penh |
Ride-hailing apps in Siem Reap
A 5 km ride costs about $3–6 ($3–6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Grab | Cars and tuk-tuks; fixed fares, best for the airport |
| PassApp | Local tuk-tuk and taxi app, often cheaper |
- Tuk-tuks quote tourist prices until you push back; use apps or agree the fare before getting in.
Arriving in Siem Reap
Siem Reap Angkor International (SAI)
New airport about 40 km east of the center: taxi about $25–35, tuk-tuk about $20; 45–60 min. Check current shuttle options.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters and e-bikes rent for about $8–15 a day; carry a licence and wear a helmet. Dust and traffic make Angkor circuits tiring.
- Driving: on the right. Bring a 1949 IDP plus your licence for cars and bikes over 125cc; long stays need a Cambodian licence.
- Onward travel in Cambodia: Buses and minivans link Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampot and Sihanoukville. Phnom Penh flights now use Techo International (KTI). Overland to Thailand is closed.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Siem Reap?
No. Use Grab, PassApp instead.
What's the best way to get around Siem Reap?
Tuk-tuks are the main way to get around; hire one for a day at Angkor. Ride apps work and fix prices; bicycles are good in the old town.
How do I get from the airport to Siem Reap?
New airport about 40 km east of the center: taxi about $25–35, tuk-tuk about $20; 45–60 min. Check current shuttle options.
Is Siem Reap walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Giant Ibis Transport (intercity buses)
- Angkor Enterprise (Angkor Pass)
- Cambodia e-Visa
- Royal Angkor International Hospital
- Grab Cambodia
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