Phnom Penh
is an easy city to get around. Though traffic is getting worse these
days, you can still travel across the city in less than 30 minutes.
See page 6 for transportation from airport.
Taxis
and Cars
There are a couple of radio call taxi services (Taxi Vantha,
012-855000). The more common are unmarked, un-metered,
taxis which can be booked through travel agent
or your hotel, and can easily be found outside hotels along Monivong
near Kampuchea Krom.
A car and driver costs about US $20-$30/day. Shorter trips can cost
about US $2-$3. Four Wheel Drive Vehicles can run
upwards of US $60 a day.
Short and long term rentals:
Asia Trade and Travel
Truck and Car Rental
Telephone: 016-909090
Taxi Vantha
Taxi Service
Telephone: 012-855000
Motorcycle
Taxis also called "Motodup"
The ever present moto is the most general
and fastest mode of public transportation but are
definitely not the safest. These are more prone
to robberies and accidents than cars.
Motos cost
anywhere from 1,000 Riel to 3,000 Riel for a trip in town and about
US $5-$8 per day. Prices do go up at night.
Cyclos
The cyclo can be a practical form
of transport though not as safe as a car or fast as a moto. Cyclos
are easier on the nerves than motos and offer a drier ride during
the rainy season. Cyclos often cost twice as much
as a moto and are known for overcharging tourists.
Buses
Ho Wah Genting bus service, Telephone: 023-210359,
offers service to nearby destinations using modern buses. Get off
or on at any point along the line.
Buses depart every 15 minutes to every hour, daily from 6.00 am
- 6.00 pm. Prices range from 1,200 Riel to 12,000
Riel.
The bus station is at the southwest corner
of the Central Market. Route#1:
Koki, Kien Svay, Neak Luong. Route#2: Takhmao,
Takeo Route #4: Kampong Speu, Sihanoukville. Route#5:
Oudong, Kampong Chhnang. Route#6: Raw Kakong, Kampong
Cham
Motorcycle Rentals
Motorcycles (100cc - 650cc) can be rented
for US $5 - US $9 a day. Visitors often rent 250cc dirt bikes, though
they are a bit much for the slow city traffic. For in town driving,
100cc is probably the best. A 250cc is recommended for the poor
roads outside Phnom Penh.
Traffic is chaotic and
makes cycling in the city challenging. Roads outside the capital
vary in condition. If you do decide to drive, here are some tips:
drive slowly, stay on the right, always wear a helmet and be advised
that medical services are limited.
Where
to Rent Motorbikes:
Angkor Sale and Rent
Motor
Motorcycle rental, sales, repairs
#92Eo, Street 51
Telephone: 012-722098
Lucky! Lucky! Motorcycles
Motorcycle rental, sales, repairs
#413, Monivong (near Street 182)
Telephone: 023-212788
Vay’s Motorcycle Shop
Motorcycle sales, repairs. Dirt bikes and large
road bikes
#177Eo, Street 110
Telephone: 012-869661
Bicycle
Rentals
A few guest houses, such as the Capitol Guesthouse rent bicycles
for about US $1 a day. Bicycle stores can be found
near the intersection of Streets 182 and 107. Here they do not rent
bikes, but a used bike can be bought for about US $50 and then resold
for about US $30. |
