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Started by MontrealMax · 12 Mar 2026 · 156 views

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MontrealMax member
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12 Mar 2026 at 13:00
Planning my first trip to Cambodia in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.

My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?

I'm coming from Australia and have experience in Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in Cambodia.

Thanks for any help!

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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OzzieTravels member
#2
12 Mar 2026 at 14:56
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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BuffaloBill member
#3
12 Mar 2026 at 22:54
Did you feel safe walking around at night?

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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YorkshireLad member
#4
13 Mar 2026 at 02:07
I was there in March and prices were great value.

Spent about $70/day all-in. Quality was above average.

My tip: go early evening for best selection.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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BangkokVet member
#5
13 Mar 2026 at 11:50
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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NorthernLights member
#6
13 Mar 2026 at 18:03
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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SunshineSteve member
#7
14 Mar 2026 at 00:06
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Miami, FL

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EuroExplorer member
#8
14 Mar 2026 at 00:39
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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OrlandoOscar member
#9
14 Mar 2026 at 10:03
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar

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WanderlustCarl member
#10
14 Mar 2026 at 14:24
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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PattayaDave member
#11
14 Mar 2026 at 15:34
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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PortlandPaul member
#12
14 Mar 2026 at 23:16
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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MidwestMark member
#13
15 Mar 2026 at 05:33
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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DCExplorer member
#14
15 Mar 2026 at 15:33
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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BirminghamBaz member
#15
15 Mar 2026 at 22:01
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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SacramentoSal member
#16
16 Mar 2026 at 02:15
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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AustinAlex member
#17
16 Mar 2026 at 08:38
I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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BirminghamBaz member
#18
16 Mar 2026 at 13:48
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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NewcastleNick member
#19
16 Mar 2026 at 18:38
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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OttawaOliver member
#20
17 Mar 2026 at 03:28
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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