Is Siem Reap expensive? What things really cost in 2026
Short answer
Siem Reap is cheap by international standards, with good rooms, food and transport at low prices, though it is pricier than rural Cambodia. A budget traveller can manage on about US$49 per person a day sharing a room, mid-range about US$106 and comfort about US$341. The Angkor Pass is the biggest single cost for most visitors.
Daily budget: backpacker, mid-range, luxury
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | US$10 | US$40 | US$200 |
| Food & drink | US$10 | US$25 | US$60 |
| Sights & tickets | US$21 | US$21 | US$21 |
| Local transport | US$8 | US$20 | US$60 |
| Per person, per day | US$49 | US$106 | US$341 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Siem Reap day-cost table.
What things cost
| Item | Typical price* |
|---|---|
| Angkor Pass, 1 day | about US$37 |
| Angkor Pass, 3 days (valid over 10 days) | about US$62 |
| Tuk-tuk with driver for the inner temples | about US$15-25 per day |
| Phare, the Cambodian Circus | about US$20-40 |
| Draught beer on Pub Street | often well under US$1-2 |
| Fish amok or lok lak in a local restaurant | roughly US$3-6 |
| Guesthouse room with pool near Pub Street | US$15-35 a night |
| Boutique hotel on the river | US$50-110 a night |
| Luxury resort | US$200-600 a night |
* Approximate prices, October 2026. They change with season and exchange rates.
Where the money goes
The Angkor Pass is the largest fixed cost, about US$21 a day on a three-day pass. Accommodation is cheap for the quality, with pool guesthouses at US$15-35 and boutique hotels at US$50-110. Transport to the temples by tuk-tuk is modest, more for the outer temples such as Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea. Food and drink in town are cheap, especially away from Pub Street.
When it is cheaper
The rainy season, roughly June to October, is the cheapest time, with hotel rates often roughly 20-40% lower than November to February. Christmas, New Year and Khmer New Year in April are busiest.
How to spend less
- Buy the 3-day Angkor Pass if staying three days; it costs much less than three single passes.
- Share a tuk-tuk with another traveller for temple days; the price is per vehicle.
- Cycle the inner temples in the cooler months instead of hiring transport.
- Eat at local restaurants and markets away from Pub Street.
- Pay in US dollars but carry small riel notes for change and tips.
- Visit in the shoulder months of November or the rainy season for better room deals.
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Common questions
Is Siem Reap expensive?
No. Budget travellers spend about US$49 a day and mid-range about US$106; the Angkor Pass is the biggest cost.
How much is the Angkor Pass?
About US$37 for one day and US$62 for three days, valid over 10 days.
How much does a tuk-tuk for the temples cost?
About US$15-25 a day for the inner temples, more for distant ones such as Banteay Srei.