Town, Cambodia
Kep
Sleepy seaside town of crab shacks, villas and coastal national park, calm for slow days and day trips to Rabbit Island. Very quiet: few shops and no nightlife, so best as a short stop from Kampot.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$900–1,400Comfortable, one person · $900–1,400Details
- Value for money78/100Better value than 77% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goNov–FebWarmest: Mar, 33°CDetails
- Air quality10 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2021) · Fairly cleanDetails
- Internet55 MbpsFixed broadband, Cambodia medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink bottled or filtered water; guesthouses usually provide refills.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$15–50Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundTuk-tukYou'll need transportDetails
- Cash or cardMostly cashFew ATMs; withdraw dollars in Kampot or Phnom Penh.Details
Where to stay in Kep
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Kep seafront and Crab Market | Seafood shacks, sea views and most guesthouses |
| Kep National Park area | Hiking trails, quiet stays and hillside villas |
| Kep Beach road | Small hotels near the beach and promenade |
Apps that work in Kep
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Telegram
- Bakong Tourists: Pay KHQR codes with a foreign card
- Taxis: No ride apps. Tuk-tuk and moto drivers wait near the Crab Market; agree the fare first, especially for Kampot trips.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Cambodia.
- Mostly cash Few ATMs; withdraw dollars in Kampot or Phnom Penh. Small shops, seafood stalls and boats are cash only.
- Currency: Riels (KHR). US$1 ≈ ៛4,053.39 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: ATMs dispense US dollars and usually charge foreign cards about $4–6 per withdrawal.
- Tipping: Not expected but appreciated: round up, $1–2 for tuk-tuk drivers and hotel staff, more for guides.
- Paying by phone: KHQR codes are everywhere; the Bakong Tourists app lets visitors pay them with a foreign card.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Flying in: submit the free Cambodia e-Arrival card at arrival.gov.kh within 7 days before arrival.
- Tourist e-Visa (30 days) at evisa.gov.kh at least 4 days ahead; visa on arrival also exists, paid in US dollars.
- Land crossings with Thailand have been suspended since the 2025 border fighting; Vietnam and Laos crossings work.
Emergency numbers
Police 117 · Ambulance 119 · Fire 118
Plugs
Type A, C, G · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Airport kiosks and phone shops sell tourist packs with large data allowances for about $5–15; passport required. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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