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Getting around Phnom Penh at night

Tuk-tuks, ride-hailing apps and walking: the easiest and safest ways to move between the river, Street 136 and your hotel.

The nightlife zone is compact, so the best way to move between bars is often on foot. For everything else, Phnom Penh has cheap, easy transport at any hour.

Walking

Streets 136, 130, 118, 110 and 5 and the Riverside are all within a few minutes of each other. Pavements can be uneven or used for parking, so watch your step and keep your bag on the side away from the traffic.

Ride-hailing apps

The simplest option, day or night. Apps such as Grab and PassApp show the price before you book and send a tuk-tuk (remork), a three-wheeled rickshaw or a car to your exact location. Choose a pick-up point that is easy for the driver to find.

Tuk-tuks from the street

Drivers wait near the busiest corners. Agree the price before you get in, and have small notes ready.

A few rules

  • Do not ride a motorbike after drinking — and wear a helmet if you ride at all.
  • Share your trip with a friend if you are going home alone.
  • Hotels and member venues will happily call a ride for you.

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