Major city · Cambodia
Koh Kongក្រុងកោះកុង
Spend 2 days in Koh Kong: one day for town sights and motorbike‑taxi trips, a second for a day‑trip to Koh Kong Island or the mangrove dolphin tours.
Koh Kong is a small border town surrounded by mangroves, islands and the Cardamom Mountains. It offers cheap guesthouses, motorbike‑taxi rides and day‑trip options, but limited nightlife, so a short stay of 2 days is sufficient for most travellers.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Oct–May (dry season, calmer sea)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, rough seas)
- Airport
- KKZ
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- 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
Emergency numbers for Koh Kong117 ▾
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 Koh Kong, 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
- SafetyKoh Kong is generally safe for day visitors; stay alert for border‑area scams and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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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.
- AirportcheckKKZ Koh Kong Airport (No scheduled commercial flights (check for charter services).).
- Getting aroundMotorbike taxis dominate town travel (≈US$0.25 per km, start US$0.25).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi (1 km (0.6 mi))Motorbike taxi (0.6 mi (1 km))US$0.25
- Metro or bus rideBus to Phnom PenhUS$9
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse bed, a night, per personUS$7
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomUS$55
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomUS$90
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$15 · Mid US$35 · High US$70
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
- KKZ Koh Kong Airport (No scheduled commercial flights (check for charter services).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
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
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Koh Kong: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 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
Motorbike taxis dominate town travel (≈US$0.25 per km, start US$0.25). Hire a motorbike for US$5‑7 per day. Buses to Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and the Thai border run mornings; expect 4‑5 h trips, US$8‑10.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Koh Kong Island
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Speed boat from town pier, 40 min
Day trips cost US$200 (2023) before bargaining; no overnight stay allowed.
Peam Krasop Mangrove (dolphin tour)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Boat from Lin's Restaurant, 30 min
Watch for tour operator fees; negotiate price.
Cardamom Mountains trek
cautionDoor to door: Full day
Motorbike to trailhead, 1 h; arrange guide locally
Remote area, bring supplies; guide recommended.
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.
Nathy Koh Kong
Budget rooms from US$7, fan‑only; good reviews, central location.
Koh Kong City Hotel
Mid‑range, riverfront, US$20 per night (2026 estimate).
Paddy's Bamboo Guesthouse and Pub
Backpacker vibe, US$3 dorm beds, US$6 private fan rooms.
Rozana Guesthouse
Family‑run, US$6–14, fan or AC rooms.
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
- US$15–25 excl. bed
- Mid
- US$30–45 excl. bed
- High
- US$60+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse bed1 × 2 nights × US$10 | US$20 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × US$35 | US$70 |
| Motorbike hire (per day)1 × US$7 | US$7 |
| Speed‑boat to Koh Kong Island (round trip)1 × US$200 · check | US$200 |
| Bus Phnom Penh – Koh Kong (one way)1 × US$9 | US$9 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$31 |
| Trip total≈ US$169 per person per day, bed included | US$337 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at Lin's Restaurant | US$3–7 |
| Motorbike taxi (1 km) | US$0.25 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | US$0.30–0.50 |
| Bus to Phnom Penh | US$9 |
| Speed‑boat to island (per person) | US$200 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border area scams: officials may demand extra fees; pay only the official US$30 visa fee.
- Currency: US dollars are accepted, but Thai baht is also used; avoid forced exchange to riel.
- Litter and poor sanitation in town squares; keep personal belongings secure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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Koh Kongក្រុងកោះកុង
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សូមទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
US consular services are in Phnom Penh; contact the US Embassy for assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Phnom Penh → Koh Kong: US$9, about 5 h (check)
- Motorbike taxi town centre → border: US$4–6, 10 min
- Speed‑boat to Koh Kong Island: US$200 round trip (check)
Say or show
- សួស្តី — Hello (sousdey)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (awkun)
- ប៉ុន្មាន? — How much? (ponman)
- ស្ថានីយ៍ក្រុងក្រុងក្រុងក្រុង? — Where is the bus station? (sthaney bus?)
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 Koh Kong. 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: Oct–May (dry season, calmer sea) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, rough seas) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Motorbike hire for flexible town and day‑trip travel.
- Book dolphin boat tours in advance via Lin's Restaurant.
- Consider a night‑stay on Koh Sdach islands (ferry from town) for beach extension.
Sources
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