Phnom Penh travel guide
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You're Going to Love Phnom Penh
With 1,57 million inhabitants, Phnom Penh is the most populous city in Cambodia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Phnom Penh has to offer.
When to visit Phnom Penh
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Phnom Penh in April, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 69.8 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 9.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Phnom Penh, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Phnom Penh
Plane
When flying to Phnom Penh, you’ll arrive at Phnom Penh Pochentong (PNH), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Phnom Penh from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 20h 25m.
Train
The train station in Phnom Penh is called Phnom Penh Phnom Penh Railway Station, and is located 1.1 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Phnom Penh is to pick up a car rental from Siem Reap, which is about 230 km from Phnom Penh. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Avis, among others, in Siem Reap.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Phnom Penh, including Saly VIP, Virak Buntham and Bus. From Bangkok, the bus ride to Phnom Penh takes 1110 km and will cost you around $30. From Pakse, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 1352 km. The most popular bus station is Phnom Penh Mekong Express - Phnom Penh Sisowath, located 1.8 km from downtown Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh Tuol Kok Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 2.6 km from the city center.
Airports near Phnom Penh
Airlines serving Phnom Penh
Where to stay in Phnom Penh
From 5-star hotels such as the Palace Gate Hotel & Resort to great affordable options like the New York Hotel, Phnom Penh offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $26 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $116 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis budget Phnom Penh Riverside and Suite Home Boutique Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Phnom Penh, with prices from $7 to $306 per night. Chamakar Mon is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Phnom Penh are about 9% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Phnom Penh
Most booked hotels in Phnom Penh
Renting a car in Phnom Penh
Renting a car in Phnom Penh costs $85 per day, on average, or $340 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Phnom Penh.
Expect to pay $4.54 per gallon in Phnom Penh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.51 and $72.68. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Phnom Penh, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.