Use local ride apps, official entry portals, and current border advice
Check current travel advice before fixing any overland route.
As of this review, all Cambodia-Thailand land border crossings are closed, armed conflict has affected the border region, and several governments advise against travel within 50 kilometres of that border. Never enter remote ground or leave marked paths around former conflict areas because landmines and unexploded ordnance remain a risk. Air arrivals must submit Cambodia e-Arrival free of charge within the seven days before arrival; a visa is separate, and eligibility depends on the passport, so use only arrival.gov.kh and evisa.gov.kh. Cambodia uses Khmer riel alongside US dollars.
Carry clean riel and some clean US notes, expect change in riel, inspect high-value notes, and keep a physical card as another option. Grab and PassApp are the practical ride apps, but PassApp may need a working phone number and cash or KHQR is the safest payment fallback. At Phnom Penh's Techo International Airport, use the official Airport Express bus, licensed counters, or an in-app Grab or PassApp pickup. Road travel is risky, especially at night.
Protect phones and bags from snatch theft in open tuk-tuks. Save 117 for police, 118 for fire and 119 for ambulance, while recognizing that English and emergency response can be limited outside Phnom Penh.
The National Bank of Cambodia's visitor wallet for funding a balance and paying participating merchants by KHQR.
The best general map for Cambodian accommodation pins, businesses, road orientation and saved places.
A free offline OpenStreetMap backup for roads, paths and places when data coverage is weak.
The Phnom Penh City Bus Authority's current app for routes, stops and live bus locations.
The official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for checking eligibility and applying for a Cambodian eVisa.
The free official arrival declaration required within seven days before entry through Cambodia's international airports.
Angkor Enterprise's official service for buying 1, 3 or 7 day Angkor Archaeological Park admission.
The most practical Khmer translation tool for downloaded text, camera and basic conversation support.
The official contact directory for tourist police units plus Cambodia's police, fire and ambulance numbers.
Reliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Internet access or device rules can change quickly; check current restrictions before relying on a local SIM.
Strong in major cities, with weaker rural coverage.
Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.
A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.
The weakest network here; choose it only for a clear price advantage.
The essential apps for Cambodia are Grab, PassApp, Foodpanda, WhatsApp, Google Maps.
We've curated 17 apps across 11 categories for traveling in Cambodia, including 10 essential apps.
Grab is the top-rated ride hailing app in Cambodia. The easiest all-round ride app for upfront car, tuk-tuk and other live options across many Cambodian cities.
Use official entry portals, keep cash, and match each island with the right app
Compare rides by city, keep Lao kip, and expect the official railway app to be fallible
Check official warnings, plan every route, and keep cash and offline backups
Use Grab widely, treat Touch 'n Go card and eWallet as separate tools, and verify every terminal
Register eTravel, keep pesos, and download maps before moving between islands
Fast, English-friendly travel where cards work widely, but local QR still needs care
