Major city · Cambodia
Kampotកំពត
Give Kampot 2–3 nights: one day for the river and pepper farms, one for Bokor or Kep. Stay near the riverside.
Kampot is a small riverside town in southeast Cambodia, about 148 km from Phnom Penh, known for pepper farms, durian and the road up Bokor Mountain. Most visitors stay 2–3 nights and use it as a base for Kep and the Cardamom and Elephant Mountains. The town is compact and flat, so you can walk or cycle around the centre.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (wet season; rainfall and access conditions check)
- Airports
- Sihanoukville (KOS) · Phnom Penh (PNH)
- Nights
- 2–3
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kampot117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kampot, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars for hotels, tours and restaurants; riel (KHR, about 4,000 to the dollar) for change and small street purchases.Cambodia-wide
- SIM or eSIMSmart, Cellcard and Metfone sell tourist SIMs at the airports with passport registration; a week of data costs a few dollars.Cambodia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Cambodia-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or leave US$1–2 where no service charge is added.Cambodia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cambodia-wide
- SafetycheckCheck current local conditions and use normal precautions around traffic, valuables and travel after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, restaurants and at the Angkor ticket office and main temples; squat toilets with a hose or scoop on the road.Cambodia-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close for Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben; government offices close all public holidays; Angkor temples open every day.Cambodia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKOS Sihanoukville International Airport (Road transfer time and current scheduled routes: check.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small and flat: walk or cycle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or fruit shake2026 estimate: US$1–2.50; check
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup or rice dish2026 estimate: US$2–4; check
- Beerdraught / can at a shop2026 estimate: US$0.75–1.50; check
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personUS$5
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomUS$30
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomUS$70
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$25 · Mid US$50 · High US$100
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KOS Sihanoukville International Airport (Road transfer time and current scheduled routes: check.) · PNH Phnom Penh International Airport (About 148 km (92 mi) by road; journey time varies with traffic and road conditions.)KOS Sihanoukville International Airport (Road transfer time and current scheduled routes: check.) · PNH Phnom Penh International Airport (About 92 mi (148 km) by road; journey time varies with traffic and road conditions.)
Map of Kampot
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Kampot
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Kep · 21 km straight line
- Ha Tien · 42 km straight line
- Phu Quoc · 47 km straight line
- Koh Russei · 68 km straight line
- Sihanoukville · 70 km straight line
- Doun Kaev · 80 km straight line
- Koh Rong Sanloem · 95 km straight line
- Koh Rong · 103 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Sep (20 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kampot: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is small and flat: walk or cycle. Bicycle and scooter rental are available; current prices and rental terms: check. Tuk-tuks and taxis can be arranged locally; fares and app availability: check.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 25–45 min by road (check current conditions)
Road transfer east on Highway 33; transport and fare: check.
Go for the crab market and coast; confirm onward boat schedules locally.
Bokor Mountain
goDoor to door: Half day (check)
Arrange a tour or private driver; road journey and current tour availability: check.
Allow time for the mountain road and weather; check conditions before setting out.
Phnom Chhnork caves
goDoor to door: Check
Road transfer about 8 km (5 mi) east on the Kep road, then walk; transport and access details: check.Road transfer about 5 mi (8 km) east on the Kep road, then walk; transport and access details: check.
Cave shrines; bring a torch and check current access and any entry charge.
Teuk Chhou rapids
cautionDoor to door: Check
Travel upriver; transport and access: check.
Water levels vary; check local swimming conditions before entering.
Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island)
cautionDoor to door: Half day or longer from Kampot; check
Travel to Kep, then take a boat; departure times and availability: check.
Check boat schedules and island facilities locally.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Riverside promenade
Tourist businesses cluster along the river and within a block or two; convenient for riverside walks and cafés.
Around the durian roundabout
Central reference point near bus arrivals, markets and ATMs; walking time to your lodging depends on its exact location.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 2026 estimate: US$20–35 excl. bed
- Mid
- 2026 estimate: US$35–70 excl. bed
- High
- 2026 estimate: US$70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 3 nights × US$30 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$50 | US$300 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × US$5 · 2026 estimate; check price, licence and insurance requirements. | US$10 |
| Bicycle rental, one day2 × US$1 · 2026 estimate; check current price. | US$2 |
| Bokor Mountain tour with lunch2 × US$10 · 2026 estimate; check current price and itinerary. | US$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$10 · 2026 estimate; check plan and device compatibility. | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$81 per person per day, bed included | US$486 |
2026 estimate; check current rates and availability.
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights and intercity transport excluded. Accommodation and activity prices need current checking.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or fruit shake | 2026 estimate: US$1–2.50; check |
| Noodle soup or rice dish | 2026 estimate: US$2–4; check |
| Beer: draught / can at a shop | 2026 estimate: US$0.75–1.50; check |
| Kampot pepper, black, per kg | 2026 estimate: US$12–18; check |
| Kampot pepper, red, per kg | 2026 estimate: US$18–25; check |
| Bicycle rental, one day | 2026 estimate: from US$1; check |
| Scooter rental, one day | 2026 estimate: from US$5; check |
| Boat or sunset river cruise | 2026 estimate: about US$5; check |
| Kayak tour or daily kayak rental | 2026 estimate: about US$7–9; check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The old bridge is reported open to pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles but closed to heavy traffic; check current conditions.
- If travelling via the Prek Chak border with Vietnam, check current visa and entry rules before departure.
- ATMs and businesses may not accept large US-dollar notes; carry smaller notes and riel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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Kampotកំពត
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My bed tonight
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ទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះ សូមTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
No embassy details for Kampot confirmed; check your country's official consular information for assistance in Cambodia.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Phnom Penh → Kampot, bus: 2026 estimate: US$5–8; about 2.5–5 h, depending on traffic and road conditions. Check current schedules and fares.
- Phnom Penh → Kampot, private taxi: 2026 estimate: US$35–50 per car; about 2.5 h. Check current fare and journey time.
- Phnom Penh → Kampot, train: 2026 estimate: about US$9 and 3 h 45 min; check current timetable and fare.
- Kampot → Kep, shared taxi or moto: Fare and journey time: check locally.
Say or show
- សួស្តី — Hello (suostei)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (aw kohn)
- ថ្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? — How much is it? (thlai ponman)
- ថ្លៃពេក — Too expensive (thlai pek)
- បង្គន់នៅឯណា? — Where is the toilet? (bongkon nov ae na)
- អាចបង់ប្រាក់តាមកាតបានទេ? — Can I pay by card? (ach bong prak tam kat ban te)
Carry small US-dollar notes and riel for change; acceptance of large notes varies.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kampot. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (wet season; rainfall and access conditions check) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PNH and KOS: bus and private-taxi options field-checked, late-arrival fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: riverside, durian roundabout, old market, east bank.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Bokor, Phnom Chhnork, pepper farms) and eat pages with last orders.
- Border and wet-season fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialKampot city official site
- officialRoyal Railway Cambodia
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kampot, revision 5324044 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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