Siem Reap Tuk-Tuk Prices: What You Should Pay

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Tuk-tuks are the default way to get around Siem Reap and to the temples, and prices are almost entirely negotiated rather than metered — which means knowing rough rates in advance saves both money and hassle.

In-town rides

A short ride within Old Town or between Old Town and a nearby hotel typically costs $2-$3. Longer in-town trips, or rides to hotels further out on Charles de Gaulle Boulevard, run $3-$5.

Airport transfers

A tuk-tuk from Siem Reap Angkor International Airport into town costs more than a short in-town ride due to the distance — roughly $12-$18 — though many visitors opt for a car taxi ($25-$35) instead for the 40-minute airport route, since it’s a longer, less comfortable ride by tuk-tuk.

Full-day Angkor hire

Hiring a tuk-tuk driver for a full day at Angkor — the standard way most visitors see the temples — typically costs $20-$30 for the Small Circuit and $25-$35 for the Grand Circuit, given the longer distances. This usually includes the driver waiting at each temple while you explore.

How to negotiate

Agree on the price before getting in, not after — this is standard practice and drivers expect it. Your guesthouse or hotel can also arrange a driver in advance at a fair local rate, which is often easier than negotiating on the street, especially for a full Angkor day.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a tuk-tuk in Siem Reap?

Short in-town rides run $2-$3; a full day at Angkor typically costs $20-$35 depending on which circuit you cover.

Should I negotiate the tuk-tuk price before or after the ride?

Always before — agreeing on a price upfront is standard practice in Siem Reap and avoids disputes at the end of the ride.

Is it cheaper to book a tuk-tuk through my hotel or on the street?

Prices are usually similar; booking through your hotel is often more convenient and reliably fair, particularly for a full Angkor day.

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Standard fare ranges around town

A short hop within central Siem Reap (Old Market to Pub Street area, or to a nearby hotel) runs $1-2, while a trip from the airport into town costs $7-9 through the official airport tuk-tuk counter — slightly more than hailing one on the street, but reliable and fixed-price. Cross-town trips, like from a Sivatha Boulevard hotel out to a restaurant near the river, typically land around $2-3.

Full-day and half-day rates

A full day of temple-hopping with a tuk-tuk driver (small circuit) runs $18-22, rising to $25-35 for the more spread-out grand circuit given the added distance. Half-day rates for a shorter itinerary, like a sunrise-only Angkor Wat trip or an evening Pub Street round-trip, run roughly $10-15.

Avoiding overpaying

Agreeing the price before getting in is standard practice and expected — Cambodian tuk-tuks don’t use meters, so there’s no ambiguity about needing to negotiate upfront rather than after the fact. Drivers affiliated with your guesthouse are usually a safer bet on fair pricing than ones flagged down cold near tourist hotspots, where opening offers can run noticeably higher for obvious first-time visitors. It’s normal and appreciated to tip a driver who’s waited through a full hot day at the temples, even though it’s not strictly required.

How Siem Reap tuk-tuk prices compare regionally

Prices here run broadly similar to Phnom Penh for equivalent trips, though Siem Reap’s tourist-dense areas around Pub Street and the Old Market see slightly more price inflation for short hops than less touristy parts of either city.

Electric tuk-tuks: a newer, quieter option

A growing number of electric tuk-tuks now operate in Siem Reap, priced similarly to standard ones but offering a quieter, exhaust-free ride — worth requesting specifically if available, particularly for longer temple-day bookings where the difference in ride comfort adds up.