Cambodia pairs perfectly with a journey through Thailand. Traveling in Cambodia is far from expensive, and you’re guaranteed to have a wonderful time. To give you an idea of the costs, we’ll answer the question ‘What does a two-week trip to Cambodia cost?’ Most travelers spend about two weeks in Cambodia, but it depends on how long you linger in each place. In this article, we’ll also provide some tips for great hostels and hotels where you’ll definitely meet other travelers.
TIP: Starting your trip in Bangkok is likely the cheapest option since it’s the most affordable destination to fly into. You can find flight tickets for as low as €440 sometimes. From here, you can take a bus or a short flight to Siem Reap to kick off your Cambodian adventure with the Angkor temples!
Daily Expenses in Cambodia
In Cambodia, they use both US dollars and Riel, the local currency. To keep it simple, we’ll describe the costs here in dollars. It’s challenging to determine your budget for your first backpacking trip to Cambodia. Below, you can find some sample prices to help you estimate your daily budget. On average, you can expect to spend about $28 to $34 per person per day as a backpacker. The average traveler, of course, spends a lot more than a backpacker. The difference mainly lies in accommodations, so you can add that amount to your daily expenses.
Here are some examples of average prices in Cambodia:
- Bed in a dorm: $6
- Basic double room: $15
- Cambodian meal: $5
- Western meal: $6
- 6-hour bus ride: $8
- 10-minute tuk-tuk ride: $4
- 1.5 liters of water: $1
- A beer: $1
- 30-day visa: $40
Costs for Excursions
Compared to neighboring Thailand, there isn’t as much to do in Cambodia. While in Thailand, you can book ten different excursions at every destination, in Cambodia, there’s often only one exciting activity per place. This makes it easy to backpack on a low budget without feeling like you’re missing out. Backpacking through Cambodia is quite relaxed. What you definitely shouldn’t miss are the Angkor temples, the Killing Fields, and an island tour. On average, an excursion costs $20.
Our Favorite Places to Stay in Cambodia
During our travels in Cambodia, we discovered quite a few great places to stay. We’ve compiled these tips into a list of the best hostel and hotel tips for Cambodia.
Conclusion
So, a two-week backpacking or traveling adventure in Cambodia can cost approximately $448 per person, excluding the cost of the flight ticket. That makes Cambodia one of the cheapest countries in the world for backpacking! If you want to go a bit more luxurious, you should budget around $675 to $900.
