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How much can we expect to pay for taxi from PP to Kampot?

ibon

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We're aiming to get from Phnom Penh to Kampot in a couple of days. The taxi seems the quicker way to go, although obviously more expensive. We'll have a maximum budget of about USD$25. Can we realistically expect to bargain a taxi down to this price (or lower) for a one way trip?

#1 Posted: 6/1/2010 - 15:00
somtam2000

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Hi Ibon,

Probably closer to $40 than $20 (have just updated the Kampot transport section to reflect this) -- if you are on a budget, grab the bus -- it is a fraction of the price.

Hope that helps -- and enjoy Kampot!

#2 Posted: 6/1/2010 - 15:38

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Yeah, the bus is fine, or you could go by taxi for $25 if you share with other passengers. You could possibly buy the whole back seat of the taxi for $20 or $25, with another two (Cambodian) passengers in the front.

#3 Posted: 6/1/2010 - 22:21
ibon

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Thanks for the responses - the updated info really helps. Cheers!

#4 Posted: 7/1/2010 - 10:49
rivercully

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Hello, We just rented a nice taxi for 30 dollars or 15 a piece...

#5 Posted: 7/1/2010 - 11:37
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Hi rivercully -- thanks for the report -- good to know.

#6 Posted: 7/1/2010 - 13:08

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ibon

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We ended up paying $35. In retrospect we probably could have bargained down the price a little more. Rikitikitavi have offered to organise us a taxi back to Phnom Penh and quoted $35.

#7 Posted: 10/1/2010 - 10:07