The supply far outweighs the demand for tuk-tuks in Phnom Penh and probably in Siem Reap, Cambodia as well. How do you manage the situation? It can be overwhelming to be asked several times an hour if you need a tuk-tuk. Along with motorbike taxis trolling next to you on the streets if you're not walking in the opposite direction of traffic. In this episode I go into the reasons why there are so many and some tips on how to deal with the constant tuk-tuk question. This is especially helpful if you enjoy walking, and Phnom Penh despite many uncontrolled intersections can be quite an interesting place to walk. In the episode I mentioned Khmer New Year and the Water Festival as the same thing and they are not. I called it the water festival because new year whether it's in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, or Mynamar involves throwing water at each other as a blessing and good luck for the New Year. The Water Festival is a different celebration. So for tuk-tuk rates here are a few examples. are a few examples of current rates as well for negotiating purposes.
Tuk Tuk Rates from Riverside(remorques or Khmer Tuk Tuks will be on the higher side of these fares:
$1.00-$1.50 for a short ride -Aeon Mall (Chamkarmorn) 2km
$1.40-$1.60 Vietnam Embassy 4km
$1.60-$2.00 Russian Market
$4.00-$4.50 Airport(app price average for autorickshaw)
$15.00 Return trip(Riverside) Killing Fields(10km each way)
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