• Introduction
• Travel Information
• Money and Banking
• Things to See and Do
• Where to Stay
• Where to Eat and Drink

Money and Banking

As with the rest of the country US dollars are the de facto currency and most hotels and many restaurants set their prices in dollars. Credit cards are accepted at some places in Sihanoukville.

Currency

As with the rest of Cambodia, the Cambodian Riel is the national currency and the US Dollar is the de facto currency. Pay for large expenses using dollars and retain riel for small, one-off purchases like drinks or cigarettes. Currency rates fluctuate but as a guide there are 4000 riel to $1.

Currency Exchanges

Most of the local banks will change currency for you. However, it can pay to use local exchanges as the banks tend to adhere to the rates set by world currency markets. There are local currency exchanges in Sihanoukville. Compare the rates of exchange at individual exchanges to get the best rate.

Sending and Receiving Money

It is also possible to withdraw money using a credit card and passport. Different banks have different charges for this service. A common charge is a flat-rate of $5 for withdraws up to $100, and 2% for withdraws over $100.

Local Banks

Acleda Bank
Ekareach St. (Western Union)
Tel: 034-320232

ANZ Bank
215, Ekareach Street

CAB Bank
Khan Mittapheap, Ekareach Street
Tel.034-328 899

Canadia Bank
Corner of Ekareach & Sopheak-mongkol
Tel: 034-933490 Fax: 034-933697

Mekong Bank
Ekareach St. in center of town.
Money exchange 10:00 - 14:30
Tel: 034-933867

Union Commercial Bank (UCB)
Ekareach St. Tel: 034-933833

Communication

Internet

Internet access in Sihanoukville is fast and prices have dropped considerably over the last few years. Expect to pay around $.50 - $1 per hour on-line.

Telephone

International calls cost $1.5-5.00 /min. depending on which country you are calling. Internet phone calls can be as low as 500 riel / min. Local calls cost around 300 riel / min.

Post Office

The main Post Office is at Victory Beach behind the Holiday Palace Casino. The branch post office is located in town opposite Phsar Leu Market. EMS parcel service available at both locations.

Health Care

Local pharmacies sell a range of medicines. For more serious problems there is a hospital off Ekareach Street, not far from the Golden Lions roundabout and due south of the Downtown area.