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About Siem Reap
Siem Reap, the capital city of Siem Reap Province in Cambodia, is a very lively city. Millions of tourists come to the area every year; and the main reason for this is the closeness to the Angkor temples.
The Angkor Temple, which was built in the 12th century, has managed to survive without many damages. The temple, which is on UNICEF World Heritage List, is one of the few religious buildings in Siem Reap.
The city has a moist and hot season between May and October, also with monsoon rains. Between November and April, it is cooler and it receives less rainfall.
You can find many tastes from local cuisine in Siem Reap, which is famous for its local flavors known as Khmer Cuisine. Siem Reap River passing through the city adds a different atmosphere to the city.
Tonle Sap Lake, which is located near the city, is also famous. Chong Khneas, the floating village which is a World Biosphere Reserve area, is also here. You can also see lots of bird species in the lake. There is a street called Pub Street, the heart of entertainment, in the city which has a lively night life thanks to tourism investments.
Transportation to Siem Reap City Center from Airport
The distance between the airport and Siem Reap city center, which is a popular tourist destination in Cambodia, is 7 kilometers. The passengers landing at the airport and wanting to reach the city center of Siem Reap can benefit from a few alternatives such as taxi, tuk-tuk or private shuttles working with reservation.
Tuk-tuks are fast and budget-friendly transportation alternative for the passengers travelling alone. Private shuttles, which have higher passenger capacity, are ideal for those travelling as a group. If you prefer the taxis welcoming the visitors of the city in front of Siem Reap Airport, you can travel to Siem Reap city center in a fast and comfortable way like motorcycle taxis and shuttles.
The distance between Siem Reap Airport and city center is approximately 7 kilometers. The passengers landing at the airport can reach the city center in about 10-20 minutes. If you are in a hurry while coming to the city center and want a fast vehicle, motorcycle taxis are more ideal compared to other alternatives.
The taxis and other vehicles at Siem Reap Airport generally offer service for their passengers based on fixed rates. For this reason, you do not need to worry about paying more than it actually costs. If you want to get information about the average cost of travelling to the city center from the airport, you can get in contact with the taxis and shuttles of Siem Reap Airport before your travel and obtain information about certain issues like the average travel time and cost. In this way, you can choose a vehicle according to your needs.
Taxi
You can see the taxis when you go out of the airport terminal building after you land at Siem Reap Airport. Taxis are among the most popular transportation alternatives used for travelling to the city and nearby regions from Siem Reap Airport.
Standard taxis have the capacity of 4 passengers but their baggage capacity isn't high. For this reason, if you are travelling with 3 or more passengers and have much luggage, you can travel to the city by getting on a large taxi that you can find at the airport. Taxi fares are 12 dollars on average. You can make the payment by using the local currency or dollar. If you choose this transportation option, you can comfortably reach the city center.
Tuk-tuk
Another transportation alternative that is widely used in Cambodia is tuk-tuk. Tuk-tuk, which is convenient for only one passenger, carries its passenger to Siem Reap city center in a faster time compared to other alternatives. You need to pay about 9 dollars for travelling to the city center from the airport by using a tuk-tuk. Since the amount you need to pay is almost the same as taxi, passengers prefer using a taxi instead of tuk-tuk. However, if you still choose this option for your transportation, you can travel to the city center in a more budget-friendly way by getting on a tuk-tuk after walking a little from the terminal.
After reaching the city center from the airport, tuk-tuk drivers may offer you to a city tour. If you want to enjoy a city tour, you can try to find a cheaper tuk-tuk with the help of your hotel. You can also find a vehicle in the city center if you want to see the city.
If you wish, you can get help from your hotel for the transfer to the city center from Siem Reap Airport by tuk-tuk. You can get in contact with your hotel before your travel and ask them to send you a tuk-tuk to pick you up from the airport. The average fare of the vehicles coming from hotels is 7 dollars.
Motorcycle Taxi
At Siem Reap Airport, motorcycle taxi option is also offered as an alternative to taxis and tuk-tuk vehicles. The cost of motorcycle taxis isn’t higher than other transportation alternatives. You need to pay about 9 dollars if you prefer these vehicles for travelling to the city center from Siem Reap Airport. Those, who want to find a cheaper motorcycle taxi, can find a vehicle by walking a little away from the airport. The important thing you should do is to learn the cost before getting on any motorcycle taxi in front of the airport terminal. If you get on a motorcycle taxi outside the airport, the cost you need to pay will be about 2-3 dollars. If the drivers demand higher amounts, you can try to bargain and reduce your transportation cost.
While travelling to the city center on a motorcycle taxi, you need to hang on tight in order to be safe enough. If you have heavy luggage, you can prefer classical taxis instead of motorcycle taxis. In this way, you can more comfortably travel to the city center from the airport. But, if you do not have any luggage, you can choose this alternative.
Hotel Shuttle
Many hotels in the region offer free shuttle service between Siem Reap Airport and the city center. While planning your travel and making a hotel reservation, you can demand a shuttle to pick you up from the airport. If your hotel does not offer a shuttle service, you can benefit from the tuk-tuks for a more affordable transportation to your hotel.
Last Updated: 18 Mar 2018Frequently Asked Questions
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