Cambodia - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 414

Guesthouses and travel agencies can arrange a car and driver from US$25 to US$60 a day,
depending on the destination.
SHARE TAXI, PICK-UP & MINIBUS
Share taxis, pick-ups and local minibuses leave Phnom Penh for destinations all over the
country. Taxis to Kampot, Kep and Takeo leave from Psar Dang Kor (Mao Tse Toung Blvd) ,
while packed local minibuses and share taxis for most other places leave from the northw-
est corner of Psar Thmei.
Vehicles for the Vietnam border leave from Chbah Ampeau taxi park MAP
GOOGLE MAP (Hwy 1) on the eastern side of Monivong Bridge in the south of town.
Local minibuses and pick-ups aren't much fun and are best avoided when there are lar-
ger air-con buses or faster share taxis available, which is pretty much everywhere.
However, they will save you a buck or two if you're pinching pennies.
Getting Around
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT & BUS STATIONS
Phnom Penh International Airport is 7km west of central Phnom Penh. An official booth
outside the airport arrivals area arranges taxis to anywhere in the city for US$9 to US$12,
or a remorque for a flat US$7. You can get a remorque for US$4 and a moto for half that
if you walk one minute out to the street. Heading to the airport from central Phnom Penh,
a taxi/ remorque / moto will cost about US$10/4/2. The journey usually takes around 30
minutes.
If you arrive by bus, chances are you'll be dropped off near Psar Thmei (aka Central
Market), a short ride from most hotels and guesthouses. Figure on US$0.50 to US$1 for a
moto , and US$2 to US$3 for a remorque . Prices are about the same from the tourist boat
dock on Sisowath Quay, where arriving boats from Vietnam and Siem Reap incite moto -
madness.
BICYCLE
Simple bicycles can be hired from some guesthouses and hotels from US$1 a day, or con-
tact Vicious Cycle ( Click here ) for something a bit more sophisticated.
CYCLO, MOTO & REMORQUE
Motos are everywhere and the drivers of those hanging out around tourist areas can gener-
ally speak good street English. Short rides around the city cost 2000r; it's US$1 to venture