Taxis & Rideshare in Phnompenh (2026) - Grab, Uber & More
Taxis and rideshare in Phnompenh: local taxi apps, Uber, Grab, typical fares, and tips for safe, affordable rides around Cambodia.
Safety Tips
Spot the rooftop taxi sign. Check for the white license plate with green lettering. Unlicensed cars in Phnom Penh miss both. Skip them.
Demand the meter before the door shuts. Broken meter is the oldest line. Haggle hard or simply wave the next cab down.
Locals swear by Grab and PassApp. Each app flashes driver name and plate. Fewer mix-ups. Safer rides.
Riding solo after dark? Share the live Grab or PassApp trip with a friend. Sit behind the driver. Tuk-tuks are everywhere in Phnom Penh. Yet they leave no digital trace.
Common Scams to Avoid
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat fare, common around the riverside and Russian Market. Politely insist on the meter or step out and hail another cab. Legitimate drivers will usually switch the meter on once you show you're willing to walk away.
Tuk-tuk or taxi stages a 'helpful' stop at a find shop or tour agency where you're pressured to buy, with the driver earning a commission. Decline any unsolicited shopping detours and state your destination clearly. If the driver persists, end the ride and find another.
At night near Pub Street or major hotels, drivers quote fares in US dollars that sound reasonable but are 2, 3 times the normal riel rate. Ask for the fare in riel first or use a ride-hailing app to see the local benchmark before agreeing.