Major city · Cambodia
Pursat
Spend 0.5–1 day in Pursat as a stopover for Tonle Sap floating villages or Cardamom Mountains; otherwise skip.
Pursat is a small provincial capital on Highway 5; it offers cheap transport, a basic hotel, and easy day‑trip access to the floating villages of Kampong Luang (28 km) and the Cardamom Mountains.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KHR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airports
- Phnom Penh (PNH) · Siem Reap–Angkor (REP) · Sihanouk (KOS)
- Nights
- 0.5–1
Not a trip line yet
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 Pursat117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pursat, 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
- SafetyPursat is generally safe for day visitors; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings, especially in 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.
- AirportcheckPNH Phnom Penh International Airport (Bus from Phnom Penh to Pursat takes about 4 h on Hwy 5 (US$5); check).
- Getting aroundWalk the town centre; motorbike taxis cost ~1,000 riel; hire a motorbike from Phnom Pech Hotel…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféUS$1–2
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi within town₭1,000–₭2,000
- Budget bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per roomKHR 6
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per roomKHR 12
- High-end bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per roomKHR 20
A day, not counting the bed: Budget KHR 15 · Mid KHR 30 · High KHR 50
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. 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
- PNH Phnom Penh International Airport (Bus from Phnom Penh to Pursat takes about 4 h on Hwy 5 (US$5); check) · REP Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (Reach Pursat by road via Battambang or Hwy 5; check schedules) · KOS Sihanouk International Airport (Road link to Pursat is long; check)
Map of Pursat
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Pursat
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Kampong Thom · 87 km straight line
- Battambang · 100 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
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. 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 Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pursat: 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)
5 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
Walk the town centre; motorbike taxis cost ~1,000 riel; hire a motorbike from Phnom Pech Hotel; buses run every half‑hour to Phnom Penh and Battambang.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kampong Luang floating villages
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round‑trip
Taxi or motorbike from town centre, about 30 min (28 km (17 mi))Taxi or motorbike from town centre, about 30 min (17 mi (28 km))
Popular day trip; negotiate US$5‑6 for transport.
Cardamom Mountains (eco‑tourism base)
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Arrange a motorbike or taxi; travel time ~1 h 30 min
Roads can be rough; best with a guide.
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.
Phnom Pech Hotel
Rooms US$6–15, western bath, optional AC, restaurant on site.
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$25–45 excl. bed
- High
- US$45+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × KHR 6 | KHR 6 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × KHR 15 | KHR 15 |
| Motorbike rental (full day)1 × KHR 5 | KHR 5 |
| Taxi to Kampong Luang (round trip)1 × KHR 6 | KHR 6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | KHR 3 |
| Trip total≈ KHR 35 per person per day, bed included | KHR 35 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | US$1–2 |
| Meal (rice + meat) | US$2–4 |
| Motorbike taxi within town | ₭1,000–₭2,000 |
| Taxi to Kampong Luang (one way) | US$5–6 |
| Train ticket Phnom Penh → Pursat | US$8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedule is limited – two trains per day, check times before travel.
- Meals are basic; expect rice with modest meat portions.
- Bus departures may vary; confirm the latest Phnom Penh departure (14:00 or 15:00).Bus departures may vary; confirm the latest Phnom Penh departure (2:00 PM or 3:00 PM).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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My bed tonight
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សូមយកទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
US consular services are in Phnom Penh; check the embassy website for updates.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Phnom Penh → Pursat: US$5, about 4 h
- Taxi town centre → Kampong Luang: US$5–6
Say or show
- សូមទោស — Excuse me / Sorry (som tohs)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (aw kohn)
- តម្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? — How much is it? (tɑmlay pʊn man?)
- ខ្ញុំអាចបង់ដោយកាតបានទេ? — Can I pay by card? (khnhom ach bong doy kat ban te?)
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 Pursat. 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–Feb · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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