Southeast Asia
Solo travel in Cambodia
2/5English level
Solo travel in Cambodia
Cheap, easygoing and dollar-friendly: Angkor, Phnom Penh, Kampot and the islands. Easy for solo travelers, but roads are dangerous and land crossings to Thailand remain closed. The easiest place to start is Kampot.
Best places in Cambodia for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampot | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
| Siem Reap | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
| Phnom Penh | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Koh Rong | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
| Koh Rong Samloem | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
| Battambang | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
| Sihanoukville | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Kep | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas | Very friendly |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Cambodia e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Cambodia e-Arrival
- Bakong Tourists (National Bank of Cambodia)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Cambodia
- Speedtest Global Index: Cambodia
- World Bank open data
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