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Tipping in Cambodia 💰

How much do you tip in Cambodia? Compact guidelines plus an interactive calculator with live currency conversion — for restaurants, taxis and guides.

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The rules at a glance

Situation	Tip	Note
🍽 Restaurant	5–10 %	USD is very welcome
🚕 Taxi	5 %	–
🧭 Guide	2–5 USD per person	commonly in USD

Usual tipping currency on the ground: KHR (Riel).

When to tip in Cambodia

In Cambodia, tipping is customary and appreciated. At restaurants the norm is around 5–10 % of the bill; for taxis 5 %, and for guides 2–5 USD per person. Check your bill for an existing service charge — if included, you can give nothing extra or just a small amount.

How to pay a tip in Cambodia

Easiest in cash and in KHR (Riel), small change ready before you head ashore. Cards work in many restaurants too — add the tip to the amount or write it on the slip. In many countries small notes are more appreciated than large ones.

Tip calculator

Basis: In Europe and most countries, tips are calculated on the total bill including VAT/service. In the USA, it is common to tip on the pre-tax amount — simply enter the pre-tax subtotal there.

Conversion uses live ECB rates (with fallback). Values are guidelines only, without guarantee.

Frequently asked

How much do you tip in Cambodia at a restaurant?
Rule of thumb: 5–10 %. USD is very welcome

Do you tip taxi drivers in Cambodia?
Rule of thumb: 5 %.

Which currency should I use for tips in Cambodia?
Easiest in KHR (Riel) – have small change ready before you leave the ship.

Cruise ports in Cambodia

We currently do not list specific cruise berths for Cambodia — but the tipping rules apply the same way at every restaurant, taxi and guide.

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Sources and freshness

Values from common travel practice, cross-checked with country guides and travel publications. Last updated: 2026-09-08. All values are guidelines only, without warranty.

The calculator for your journey

This tipping calculator is available in your browser for free and without an account. The Portolana app is still in development.

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