Cambodia for Solo Women Travelers

Cambodia ranks 73 out of 163 on the Global Peace Index and is a manageable destination for solo women travelers. Raw, resilient, deeply spiritual — temples, floating villages, and a nation rebuilding with fierce pride According to Sola's data across 75 cities, budget travelers spend $15-30 USD per day.

Solo level: intermediateRaw, resilient, deeply spiritual — temples, floating villages, and a nation rebuilding with fierce pride

#73

Global Peace Index

56.1

Safety Index

5.6M

Annual Visitors

$15-30 USD

Daily Budget

Sources: Global Peace Index 2024 (IEP), Numbeo Safety Index 2025, Cambodia Ministry of Tourism

Cambodia is Southeast Asia stripped back to its essentials — ancient temples, generous people, and a cost of living so low that budget anxiety melts away within hours of arriving. For solo women, Siem Reap in particular functions as a natural gathering point: the hostels are social, the tuk-tuk drivers are familiar with solo travelers, and the backpacker trail here is so well-worn that you'll never feel like you're figuring it out alone. The country carries a heavy history. Visiting the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng in Phnom Penh is sobering and important — many solo women find it easier to process these experiences at their own pace rather than in a group. Cambodians themselves are remarkably warm and forward-looking, and the contrast between the country's past and its present energy is part of what makes traveling here so affecting. Beyond the temples and the history, there's Kampot — a sleepy riverside town where solo travelers come for two nights and stay for two weeks. Pepper farms, sunset boat rides, and cheap guesthouses with hammock-lined balconies create the kind of slow travel that solo trips are made for. Cambodia rewards the unhurried.

Cities in Cambodia

Budget Breakdown

Accommodation

$3–$40/day

Dorm bed to boutique guesthouse

Food

$1.5–$15/day

Market stall to restaurant with drinks

Transport

$1–$12/day

Tuk-tuk ride to private car transfer

Activities

$0–$37/day

Free temple grounds to Angkor day pass

Know Before You Go

Getting Around

Tuk-tuks everywhere, decent bus network between cities, domestic flights for longer routes

Culture & Etiquette

Temple dress codes are strict (cover knees and shoulders); remove shoes before entering pagodas

What Women Are Asking About Cambodia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cambodia safe for solo female travelers?

Bag snatching from passing motorbikes is the most common issue — wear bags cross-body on the side away from the road. After dark, main roads and commercial areas in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh stay busy, while quieter side streets have less foot traffic and lighting. PassApp (local ride-hailing) and tu

How much does it cost to travel solo in Cambodia?

Budget travelers spend around $30/day in Cambodia, covering accommodation, food, and transport.

What is the best time to visit Cambodia?

November to February

Do I need a visa for Cambodia?

Visa requirements vary by nationality. Check your country's travel advisory for Cambodia.

What should I wear in Cambodia?

Temple dress codes are strict (cover knees and shoulders); remove shoes before entering pagodas

How do I get around in Cambodia?

Tuk-tuks everywhere, decent bus network between cities, domestic flights for longer routes

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Cambodia for Solo Women Travelers

Cities in Cambodia

Siem Reap

Phnom Penh

Kampot

Koh Rong