The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Ask your hotel for its transfer rate at booking, set it beside a pre-booked taxi, and choose the hotel transfer when the gap is small and the service is included in your rate. Listed private-car figures sit around US$25 to US$35, as listed in October 2026, so confirm before you travel.
- Best for: Travellers who plan the budget for the airport leg and want a rule to decide between the hotel car, a taxi and a tuk-tuk.
- Good to know: Sources differ on the private-car price, so treat US$25 and US$35 as the range and confirm the exact fare with the hotel or provider.
- Next step: Open your shortlisted hotel, look for a rate with a transfer included, and compare the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com.
The airport leg is a small part of your budget and a big part of how the stay begins. Knowing the going rates lets you judge a hotel's offer in seconds, and knowing where a transfer is already included can save you the line altogether.
The figures below are published rates from guides and hotel pages, collected for this guide. Prices are volatile, so they appear as listed in October 2026, and you should confirm before you travel. For the full arrangement routine, read airport transfers at luxury hotels.
The rule: ask first, compare second
Start with the hotel, because it knows your arrival time and can place a driver at the right door. Request its rate when you book, then compare it with the options below. If the hotel price is close to a pre-booked taxi, the hotel car is the easy choice, since it comes with a driver who has your flight details.
If the hotel price is clearly higher, a pre-booked car from a reputable provider remains a comfortable alternative. In both cases, get the price in writing and ask whether it covers one car or per person.
Listed prices for each option
These figures come from published guides as listed in October 2026. Confirm before you travel.
Option by option
- Airport bus: from US$8 per person each way (about 32,500 KHR), according to two sources, running daily from 09:30 to 22:00 with tickets sold inside the terminal.
- Private car for one to three passengers: HelloAngkor says pre-booked cars start around US$35, while another guide gives about US$25 per car and a ride-hailing source mentions US$25 for four passengers. Sources differ, so use the range and confirm.
- Airport taxi: fares to the city centre are fixed, and airport taxis operate from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Tuk-tuk: fares from the airport usually range from US$15 to US$25 with no official rates, and drivers usually wait in the general car park.
A published listing for another Siem Reap hotel shows private airport transfers at US$35 by car or US$45 by van each way. It is a helpful benchmark for a group travelling with extra luggage.
What hotels say about their rates
Several hotels fold the transfer into a stay or a package, which can turn the question of price into a question of nights. The statements below come from the hotels' own pages as listed in October 2026.
Inclusions at a glance
- Jaya House River Park: a complimentary airport transfer is offered. One page mentions a minimum of 2 nights with a surcharge for shorter stays, and another mentions a minimum of 3 nights, so check the condition for your dates.
- Lotus Blanc Resort: the Long Stay Special offer (minimum 3 nights) includes a free one-way airport pick-up.
- Shinta Mani Angkor: packages include round trip airport transfers.
- FCC Angkor by Avani: the hotel can arrange a private airport transfer, with the rate to confirm on the hotel's page.
- Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort: a shuttle is listed among services, with schedule and cost to confirm.
Hotels that list a transfer offer
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Reading a package rate is simple: look for the words airport transfer or pick-up in the rate description, check whether it is one way or round trip, and note the minimum number of nights.
A message to send your hotel
Copy this short note into an email or message and fill in the brackets.
Keep the reply with your booking confirmation. If the rate differs from the figures above, the hotel's reply is the figure that applies.
Choose a rate that includes the transfer
Check your dates, filter for rates that mention a transfer, and compare.
Compare the 10 hotelsEnter the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com, select a rate that includes the transfer when available, read the cancellation terms and confirm the transfer price with the hotel before you click to book.
Test your knowledge
Five questions on this guide.
Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
How much does an airport transfer to a Siem Reap luxury hotel cost?
Listed figures as of October 2026 range from US$8 per person for the airport bus to around US$25 to US$35 for a private car, with tuk-tuk fares from US$15 to US$25. Sources differ, so confirm with your hotel before you travel.
Is the hotel transfer worth it?
When the hotel price sits close to a pre-booked taxi, the hotel car is a comfortable choice because the driver has your flight details. Ask for the rate at booking and compare.
Which hotels include a transfer?
Jaya House River Park lists a complimentary transfer with a minimum number of nights, Lotus Blanc Resort lists a free one-way pick-up on its Long Stay Special, and Shinta Mani Angkor lists packages with round trip transfers. Confirm the conditions on each hotel's page.
Are airport taxi fares fixed?
One guide states that taxi fares from the airport to the city centre are fixed and that airport taxis operate from 06:30 to 23:00, as listed in October 2026.
Can I pay the tuk-tuk driver in dollars?
The guides we collected quote tuk-tuk fares in US dollars, with US$15 to US$25 as the usual range from the airport. Confirm the fare and the currency before you set off.
What does the airport bus cost?
Two sources give the official airport bus as from US$8 per person each way, running daily from 09:30 to 22:00, as listed in October 2026. Confirm before you travel.
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