Cambodia on a Budget: 4 Fixed Costs to Plan For in 2026
Four costs are fixed before you arrive: a $30 tourist e-visa, Angkor Archaeological Park passes from $37 to $72, a Giant Ibis bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh for $17 to $25, and single-site temple tickets from $5 to $15. A visa, a three-day Angkor pass and one bus ride come to about $109 to $117, and beds, food and transport between towns decide the rest of your budget.
- Tourist e-visa: $30
- Angkor passes: $37 (1 day) to $72 (7-day pass)
- Siem Reap to Phnom Penh bus: $17 to $25
- Single-site temples: $5 to $15
1. Tourist e-visa: $30
Cambodia cut its tourist e-visa fee from $36 to $30 effective 1 January 2025, according to KPMG Cambodia's technical update. Apply directly rather than through a reseller, since resellers typically add service charges.
2. Angkor Archaeological Park: $37 to $72
The one-day pass is $37, the three-day pass is $62 with seven days of validity, and the seven-day pass is $72 valid for 30 days, per the official Angkor ticket page. A reported change means one-day passes no longer need a photo at the gate, but multi-day passes still require face capture.
3. Siem Reap to Phnom Penh bus: $17 to $25
Giant Ibis charges $17 to $25 for the roughly 5.5 to 6 hour trip, depending on timing and bus type, according to a 2026 route guide from Move to Cambodia. Larryta Express and Seila Angkor mini-buses run about $15 to $19 for a similar journey.
4. Single-site temples: $5 to $15
If you skip the main circuit, Kbal Spean costs $5, Beng Mealea $10 for one temple, and Koh Ker $15 for more than ten accessible temples, per the same official page. Koh Ker is far from Siem Reap, so factor in a long transfer.
People also ask
How much is the Cambodia e-visa in 2026?
The tourist e-visa costs $30, down from $36 after a fee cut that took effect on 1 January 2025. Check the amount shown on the official portal before you pay, and confirm the current fee and processing time before booking, because fees have changed before and may change again.
Is the three-day Angkor pass worth it?
For most first-time visitors, yes. At $62 it saves $49 compared with three one-day passes at $37 each, and its seven-day validity lets you spread temples across a week. Buy it from the official ticket site to avoid resellers.
How much does the bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh cost?
Giant Ibis buses cost $17 to $25 and take about 5.5 to 6 hours, depending on departure time and bus type. Mini-buses from Larryta Express and Seila Angkor cost roughly $15 to $19 for a similar trip. Fares change, so confirm the current price with the operator before you buy.
Facts were checked against official and current sources as of 28 October 2026. Confirm prices and entry rules on the official sites before you book.