Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
20 hostels, avg 8.3 rating
★★★★★
4 hostels, avg 9.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $48/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $24/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.38, dorms avg $14
★★★★★
Coffee $2.25, dorms avg $11
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $0.99, 20 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.00, 4 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
4 attractions
★★★★★
18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇰🇭 Koh Rong | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $19 cheaper | $19 | $0/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $33 cheaper | $37 | $4/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $60 cheaper | $69 | $8/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇰🇭 Koh Rong | 🇰🇭 Sihanoukville |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.74 6% less | $4 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $14.90 1% less | $15 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $0.99 1% less | $1 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.38 | $2.25 5% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.65 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇰🇭▼
Koh Rong
Cambodia
55
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $14/night). Strong hostel scene (20 hostels). Plenty to see (14 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelNest Beach Club (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$14/night
Total hostels20
🇰🇭▼
Sihanoukville
Cambodia
42
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $11/night). Plenty to see (18 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelThe Last Point (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels4
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (30d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Koh Rong & Sihanoukville
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
32°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 141mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
31°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 175mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇰🇭 Koh Rong
1. 4k beach (the best)
2. Ariya Resort Private Beach
3. Coconut Beach
4. Koh Thansuor
5. Lonely Beach
🇰🇭 Sihanoukville
1. Antonov 24B Plane
2. Cambodia-Vietnam friendship monument
3. Dragon Head
4. Fish
5. Islands View
Common Questions
FAQ
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