- Transport in Cambodia -
The best way to see the country at a
leisurely pace is to hire a car with a driver. You can of
course drive yourself around, but it probably wouldn't
be as pleasant as having someone else to drive you
especially on unfamiliar roads and through heavy traffic.
Renting a motorbike is great for short distances within the
city and for touring rural areas.
In Phnom Penh, the cyclo and
motordops (motorcycle taxi) are popular means frequently
used by locals.
Metered taxis are also available;
your hotel counter staff can help to order one which will
usually take about 10mins to arrive.
Tourists can travel to
all parts of Cambodia by bus, taxi, motorbike, boat and
aeroplane. Within the capital of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap
Province and Preah Sihanouk Province, sightseeing can
conveniently be enjoyed on a Reumork. Buses are available
from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Preah Sihanouk, Pursat,
Battambang, Poipèt,
Banteay Meanchey, Kratie, and Preah Vihear.
Boats are very popular means of
transportation along the Tonlé
Sap, Bassac, and Mekong rivers. These
boats remove the hassle of meandering along the highways yet
offer some spectacular scenery along the way. Cambodia
Angkor Air, the National Flag Carrier operates to and from
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap daily.
In the capital of Phnom Penh and
the province of Siem Reap, a Cyclo including a driver can be
hired at a reasonable price; do agree on a price before the
ride.
