Mid-Range Travel Guide: Cambodia

Accommodation

$35-85 per night

Private rooms in mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Mix of local restaurants and tourist-oriented dining, hotel breakfasts, occasional fine dining

Transportation

$10-30 per day

Private tuk-tuks, taxi rides, mix of public transport and private transfers

Activities

$25-70 per day

Guided tours, temple passes, cultural experiences, boat trips, cooking classes

Eat at local markets and street stalls instead of tourist restaurants - typically 60-80% cheaper

Use public buses and shared transport instead of private taxis - saves 70-85% on transportation costs

Visit temples and cultural sites independently rather than booking guided tours - typically 50-70% savings

Stay in local neighborhoods away from main tourist areas - accommodation costs typically 30-50% lower

Buy snacks and drinks from local shops rather than hotels or tourist areas - usually 200-400% markup in tourist zones

Travel during shoulder season months for 25-40% savings on accommodation and tours

Book multi-day tours directly with local operators rather than through hotels - typically 20-35% cheaper

Taking private taxis everywhere instead of using public transport or shared rides - increases daily transport costs by 300-500%

Eating exclusively in tourist areas and hotel restaurants - typically doubles or triples food expenses

Booking tours through hotels or international companies instead of local operators - usually 40-60% more expensive

Not negotiating prices for longer stays at guesthouses - missing out on 15-30% discounts for weekly bookings

Exchanging money at airports or tourist areas instead of local banks or authorized dealers - losing 5-15% to poor exchange rates