The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Guides report about 5 to 8 dollars one way, about 20 to 25 dollars for a Small Circuit day and about 25 to 35 dollars for the Grand Circuit, and the fare is agreed with the driver or the hotel before the ride starts.
- Method: Choose one-way or day hire, name your hotel's street, state the start time and ask for the total price in dollars.
- Area effect: Directory hotels sit 3.7 to 8.0 km in a straight line from Angkor Wat, so the pick-up point shifts the ride by a few minutes.
- Where to book: Through the hotel front desk, a driver you meet in town, or the Grab and PassApp ride apps.
- Best for: Travellers who want a clear number before they step into the tuk-tuk.
A tuk-tuk is the classic way to reach Angkor Wat, and the fare is a conversation rather than a meter reading. A clear method turns that conversation into a quick, friendly agreement.
This page is a sister of the sunrise page and the cycling page, and it builds on the distances in hotels closest to Angkor Wat. The fares below are reported by travel guides on the day of writing, so confirm them locally.
Tuk-Tuk Fares to Angkor Wat Reported by Guides
Two guides give consistent ranges. A one-way trip from the town centre to Angkor Wat runs about 5 to 8 dollars. A full day around the main temples runs about 20 to 25 dollars on the Small Circuit and about 25 to 35 dollars on the Grand Circuit. Longer trips to the outer temples are quoted separately by the driver, because the distance changes the day.
Reported tuk-tuk fares
| Trip | Reported fare | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| One way to Angkor Wat | About 5 to 8 dollars | The ride from the town centre to the temple |
| Small Circuit, full day | About 20 to 25 dollars | Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei |
| Grand Circuit, full day | About 25 to 35 dollars | The Small Circuit plus smaller outer temples |
| Banteay Srei or Beng Mealea trip | Quoted by the driver | Separate trips, about 30 km north and 40 km east |
Fares are reported by travel guides and move with the season and the driver, so agree the figure before you leave.
The ticket for the temples is a separate cost. The Angkor Pass is sold by Angkor Enterprise, and the current prices appear on its official website.
These figures vary by source, which is why the method matters more than a single number. If a driver quotes a price above the ranges here, ask what the fare covers, compare it with a ride app and choose the offer that fits your plan.
One Way or Day Hire
Day hire suits most visitors, because the driver waits at each temple and takes you to the next one. A one-way fare suits a single visit, such as a sunrise at Angkor Wat followed by a return to the hotel for breakfast.
Match the fare type to your day
- Sunrise only: ask for a one-way fare, or a short round trip with a wait.
- Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm in one day: ask for the Small Circuit day rate.
- Several days of temples: ask for a daily rate for each day and keep the same driver.
- Outer temples such as Banteay Srei: ask for a separate quote, since the distance is longer.
A tuk-tuk seats two to four people comfortably, and the fare is for the vehicle, not a seat. A group of three or four splits the figure.
How Your Hotel Area Changes the Fare
The fare is set from the pick-up point, so a hotel nearer the temple needs a shorter ride. Our directory measures straight-line distances from each hotel to Angkor Wat, and they range from 3.7 km on Street 30 to 8.0 km on Phnout Road.
Hotel areas and their distance to the temple
| Area | Directory example | Straight-line km |
|---|---|---|
| Street 30 | Shintana Saya La Maison | 3.7 |
| Preah Sihanouk Avenue | Tara Angkor Hotel | 4.6 |
| Wat Bo Road | Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse | 5.9 |
| Sok San Road | Central Suite Residence | 6.6 |
| Angkor Night Market Street | Onederz Siem Reap | 6.4 |
| Phnout Road | Le Chanthou Boutique | 8.0 |
Distances are straight-line values from the directory. The road distance is a little longer.
For day hire, the difference between areas stays small, because the driver spends the day at the temples. For a one-way ride, the pick-up point matters more, so name your street when you ask for the price.
As a quick example, a traveller on Street 30 plans a sunrise and a return for breakfast. The pick-up sits at 3.7 km from the temple, so the one-way range of 5 to 8 dollars is the reference. A traveller at Phnout Road, 8.0 km away, asks the same question and can expect the answer to sit nearer the top of the range.
Booking a Tuk-Tuk Through Your Hotel or an App
Three routes work well. Guides recommend asking your guesthouse the night before, negotiating at the hotel entrance or using a ride app. Grab and PassApp tuk-tuks cover the main temple areas, and travellers report them as handy for a half day or a single temple.
A simple booking routine
- 1Ask the front desk for a driver, or open Grab or PassApp.
- 2State the plan: sunrise, Small Circuit, or a single temple.
- 3Agree the start time, the total price in dollars and the waiting time.
- 4Save the driver's name and phone number on your phone.
- 5Pay at the end of the day, after the driver has delivered the plan.
The hotel you choose affects the experience. Hotels on Street 30 and Preah Sihanouk Avenue shorten the ride, and the front desk of any well-reviewed stay can book the driver for you. If you also need to reach the airport, see hotels close to the airport for early flights.
What to Confirm Before the Ride
Confirm these points
- The total price, in dollars, for the whole plan.
- The start time and the pick-up spot.
- Whether the driver waits at each temple at no extra charge.
- Which temples the plan includes, written in order.
- The return point, whether your hotel or another address.
Travellers who plan beyond about 100 dollars a night will find resorts in the luxury hotels guide. For the overview of distances, return to Siem Reap hotels near Angkor Wat, the airport and Pub Street.
Quick quiz
Three questions to check what you kept.
FAQ
How much is a tuk-tuk from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat?
Guides report about 5 to 8 dollars one way from the town centre. Agree the price with the driver before you leave.
How much is a full-day tuk-tuk for the temples?
Guides report about 20 to 25 dollars for the Small Circuit and about 25 to 35 dollars for the Grand Circuit.
Can my hotel book a tuk-tuk for me?
Yes, asking the front desk the night before is the usual routine. Confirm the price and the start time when you book.
Does the fare change with my hotel's location?
A little. Directory hotels sit 3.7 to 8.0 km from the temple, and a shorter ride supports a lower one-way fare. For day hire the difference stays small.
Do I pay the tuk-tuk driver for the Angkor Pass?
The pass is a separate ticket sold by Angkor Enterprise. Buy it from the official website and keep the QR code on your phone. See the sunrise page for the morning plan.
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