Siem Reap travel guide
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You're Going to Love Siem Reap
With a population of 139,458, Siem Reap is the largest city in Siem Reap, Cambodia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siem Reap has to offer.
When to visit Siem Reap
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Siem Reap in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 19 °C, with an average temperature of 24 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 260 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Siem Reap, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Siem Reap
Plane
When flying to Siem Reap, you’ll arrive at Siem Reap–Angkor Intl (SAI), which is located 40 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Siem Reap is to pick up a car hire from Phnom Penh, which is about 230 km from Siem Reap. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Phnom Penh.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Siem Reap Giant Ibis Bus Station, located 4 km from the city centre of Siem Reap. Siem Reap Virak Buntham N6 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Siem Reap
Where to stay in Siem Reap
From 5-star hotels such as the Borei Angkor Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the The Funky Village, Siem Reap offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £18 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £67 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Angkor Udom Guesthouse and Downtown Siem Reap Villa. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Siem Reap, with prices from £6 to £302 per night. Wat Bo Area is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Siem Reap are about 68% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Old French Quarter - In Siem Reap’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Aviary Hotel, J7 Angkor Hotel and FCC Angkor By Avani.
Wat Bo Area - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Apsara Residence Hotel, The Privilege Boutique and La Residence Watbo Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Wat Bo Area is £5.
Wat Damnak Area - Central Privilege Hotel, Golden Temple Hotel and Tropical Breeze have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Wat Damnak Area will cost you about £7 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Siem Reap
Most booked hotels in Siem Reap
Hiring a car in Siem Reap
Hiring a car in Siem Reap costs £34 per day, on average, or £134 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
Expect to pay £0.95 per litre in Siem Reap (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.33 and £15.10. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siem Reap, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.