Travel Tips
Cambodia
The temples of Angkor, a moving recent history and quiet islands make Cambodia a powerful trip.
- Capital
- Phnom Penh
- Currency
- Cambodian riel (KHR), with US dollars widely used
- Language
- Khmer
- Best overall
- November to March
- Emergency
- Police 117, fire 118, ambulance 119
- Electricity
- 230V, plug types A, C and G
Top Destinations
Most visitors need a visa, and e-visas are commonly available. Check the rule for your passport on the official government site. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
November to March is dry and cooler. April and May are very hot, and June to October is the wet season, with green landscapes.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Angkor Wat
The vast temple complex near Siem Reap. Plan at least two days.
Siem Reap
The friendly gateway town to Angkor.
Phnom Penh
Riverside capital with sobering genocide memorials.
Koh Rong
Island beaches off the south coast.
Battambang
A relaxed town with colonial architecture and countryside.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 4 Siem Reap and Angkor Wat
- Days 5 to 6 Battambang
- Days 7 to 8 Phnom Penh
- Days 9 to 11 Koh Rong
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Buses and vans link the main towns. Domestic flights save time.
- Use tuk-tuks or apps such as PassApp and Grab in cities.
Not sure how to get between places?
- US dollars are widely used, often with riel as change. Carry clean, undamaged notes.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Fish amok: coconut curry steamed in banana leaf.
- Lok lak: stir-fried marinated beef.
- Kuy teav: noodle soup.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Stay on marked paths in rural areas, as landmines remain in some places.
- Cover your shoulders and knees at temples, and keep bags away from the road.
Planning a trip to Cambodia?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.