Siem Reap, Cambodia
Sunrise at Angkor Wat and a compact, easygoing town built for temple-hopping.
Daily budget baseline: $40 USD. Temple exploring on a low daily budget
How much does a trip to Siem Reap cost?
A practical midrange budget for Siem Reap is about $40 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $438 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in June, July, August, and September.
- Daily budget baseline: $40 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$438 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: June, July, August, and September
- Busiest months: February, March, and April
Sample food prices
- Fish amok — avg $5.00 USD
- Khmer beef lok lak — avg $5.00 USD
- Nom banh chok — avg $2.00 USD
- Sticky rice with mango — avg $2.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?
Plan around November, December, and January for a smoother visit. Budget-minded trips lean toward June, July, August, and September, and February, March, and April is when demand—and often fares—spike.
What are the top things to do in Siem Reap?
- Angkor Wat — The world’s largest religious monument at sunrise.
- Angkor Thom & Bayon — Walled city of giant carved stone faces.
- Ta Prohm — Temple famously overtaken by jungle tree roots.
- Pub Street — Central strip of restaurants and night markets.
- Tonlé Sap floating villages — Boat trip through stilted lake communities.
What's the food and dining like in Siem Reap?
Must-try food in Siem Reap usually includes Fish amok, Khmer beef lok lak, Nom banh chok. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- Fish amok — Steamed coconut-curry fish in a banana leaf. (avg $5.00)
- Khmer beef lok lak — Stir-fried marinated beef with a lime-pepper dip. (avg $5.00)
- Nom banh chok — Khmer rice noodles in fish-based green curry. (avg $2.00)
- Sticky rice with mango — Sweet coconut sticky rice with fresh mango. (avg $2.00)