Daily Budget Ranges
Siem Reap is exceptionally affordable for budget travelers. You can comfortably visit on $20–30 per day if you stay in hostels, eat local street food, and use tuk-tuks. Mid-range travelers should budget $50–100 daily for decent hotels, restaurant meals, and guided activities. Luxury visitors typically spend $150+ per day. Most visitors find their money stretches furthest when mixing budget accommodation with occasional splurge meals.
Accommodation & Food
Budget guesthouses like Tara Boat and Stay in Siem Reap offer clean dorm beds for $5–12 per night, while mid-range hotels near Pub Street cost $25–50. For food, local markets and street stalls serve meals for $1–3—try fish amok (coconut curry) or lok lak (stir-fried beef) at Central Market or Night Market. Restaurant meals in tourist areas range $4–12. Coffee shops on Sivutha Boulevard offer good espresso for $1.50.
Transport & Activities
Tuk-tuks are the lifeline of Siem Reap; negotiate rides within town for $2–5, or hire one for a full day ($12–15). Angkor Archaeological Park entrance costs $37 for a one-day pass, $62 for three days. Most temples require early starts—hire a tuk-tuk driver ($15–20/day) or join organized tours ($25–40). Tonlé Sap Lake boat tours run $15–25. Cooking classes and massage treatments cost $10–20, making them excellent value additions to your itinerary.