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The US dollar is the preferred currency in Phnom Penh. In fact in 3 days in Cambodia I didn't touch any Riel at all. What would happen is you pay in US dollars and if you are owed and money back less than $1. it arrives as riel. [In Vietnam I got used to paying in both dollars and dong in the same transaction!] Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Tuk-tuks are named for the sound they make -- "tuk-tuk". The ones in Phnom Penh were motorcycles with little cabins attached for passengers. We found this driver when a motorbike driver asked if we wanted a tuk-tuk -- so he called his cousin! And here he is :) Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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The easiest way to travel any distance around the city of Phnom Penh is, of course, by tuk tuk. Finding a driver is easier than shooting fish in a barrel, just walking down the street you will be inundated by a barrage of drivers waiting to drive you all over the city. Traveling by tuk tuk is simple, cheap and an effective way to get from point A to point B if it’s too far to travel on foot, or even to escape the unbearable heat of the afternoon sun. Inevitably, your driver will offer to wait for you if he drops you off in at a Wat or museum and the decision to take him up on that offer is entirely up to you. A one way ride to most places in the city shouldn’t cost more than $1 or $2 US (but trips outside such as to the Killing Fields will cost more). It is easy to hire a driver for the entire day or just a one way trip, whatever suits you. When hiring a driver always settle on the price up front, additionally you won’t be expected to pay until the end of the trip – even a full day hire. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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After the hard-won battle and our tuktuk driver took us to our hotel - dispatched with a tip - he asked if we would like to have a tour around Phnom Penh the next day. Yep - he seemed like a good driver, very passable English, and polite etc. - pick you up at 8.30am. We realised by 9.00am that he wasn't coming - better offer. Did not affect our holiday, but reminded us of the unreliability of these sorts of arrangements. I guess these guys work on the bird in the hand principal - and I don't really blame them.
So - we tended to make arrangements on the hop after that, relying on the bird in our hand! Theme: Other
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These motorbikes and carriages have hit Phnom Penh in the past few years and are here to stay.
They come in every shapes and sizes from China, India, Thailand and there are home-grown ones from Siem Reap, Cambodia.
We got one for USD10 for about 6 hours. He brought us from Phnom Penh to the killing fields, S-21, Independence monument, Russian market and Royal Palace. Leave a Comment Theme: MotorcyclePhone: NilWebsite: Nil Other Contact: Nil
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This is Samet, the Tuk Tuk driver I use when in Phnom Penh, great guy, speaks English and is always willing to help. You can find him on the corner by the Rising Sun Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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You can book a Tuk-tuk for a day, for about USD 7-8.
I book mine for USD 7, from 11am till 8.30pm
Bring a map, should the driver, what is your plan for the day and where you want to go. Then ask him how much, most likely he will start from USD 20-30. Tell him is too high and ask him again, then he will ask you how much you want? Then said USD 5, sure he will said no, reply cannot too low 15. Then you end up with some where USD 10, then you walk away, by said Thank you, I can only pay you USD 7 or 8 (up to you), if not no deal.
It will be nice, if you bring alone your driver to have lunch or dinner with you. :-) Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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This picture shows you again how little road traffic there is in Phnom Penh compared to Bangkok or Vietnam. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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For anyone thinking of taking a tuk tuk to the Killing Fields, don't do it. I'm not trying to put the poor souls out of business, but a recent trip there was the bumpiest, most crazy ride and although the road doesn't look that bad, I don't recommend the pain.
We were hanging on, trying to stop our teeth from slamming together and to keep our bums on the seat. Those little tuk tuks are quite well-made but we were shaking about like dice in a can. Terrible road. Although it only goes on for 20 minutes or so, we watched with jealousy as people cruised past on mororbikes. I would recommend taking a motorbike, even if there are 2 of you.
Also, take a Kroma - one of those scarfs the Cambodians wear. Throughout my trip it was one of the best purchases I made - perfect for protecting yourself from wind, rain, pollution, dust and dirt, especially good for dusty roads around Cambodia.
Tuk Tuk should cost around 6-8US not sure about a motorbike Leave a Comment Theme: Motorcycle
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Be firm when negotitating your price PRIOR to getting in your vehicle. We negotiated a price for the Russian Market but the driver kepy insisting we mean tthe Central Market wheich is where he took us. We refused to move until he took us to the Russian Market h ethen got a bad case of the sulks and disappeared never to be seen again. He thought we were idiots we could see the Central market from our hotel!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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