
Siem Reap
🇰🇭 Cambodia
Siem Reap tuk-tuk rates breakdown (know these prices before you negotiate)
Standard rates you should know: Airport to city center/Old Market area $7-10 USD. Full temple circuit (Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm) $15-20 for full day. Pub Street to anywhere in central Siem Reap $2-3. Night Market to hotel $2-4 depending on distance. These are fair rates that locals actually pay for point-to-point transport.
Negotiation strategy: Always agree on price before getting in. Never let them start driving and say 'discuss later' - that's a guaranteed conflict. If they quote double these rates, just walk away. There's literally another tuk-tuk every 30 seconds on main roads. They expect negotiation and actually respect when you know market rates.
Best pickup spots: Most reliable drivers hang around Psar Chaa (Old Market) and Siem Reap River area. Avoid hotel-arranged tuk-tuks which mark up 50-100%. Download PassApp for ride-hailing with fixed prices if you want zero haggling.
Pro tip: temple circuit drivers often speak excellent English and become unofficial tour guides. Worth paying the higher end of rates ($20) for knowledgeable drivers who know temple history and best photo spots.
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