Cambodia First Trip Budget for Australians in 2026: Real AUD Daily Costs
A realistic 2026 Cambodia trip budget for Australian travellers — daily on-the-ground spend at three tiers, plus the eVisa, return flights, and travel insurance. Plus the full worked example for a 10-day Aussie couple's trip.
How much does a Cambodia trip cost for Australian travellers in 2026?
Plan three layers. (1) Pre-trip fixed costs: Cambodia eVisa $80 USD (~$122 AUD) per person, return flights from Australia $700–$1,400 AUD per person, travel insurance $80–$120 AUD for a week mid-range, verified e-Arrival $5 USD (~$7.50 AUD) per person. (2) Daily on-the-ground spend: backpacker $25–$40 AUD per day, mid-range $50–$100 AUD per day (mid-tier hotel, three meals out, one or two paid attractions), luxury $200–$400 AUD per day. (3) Buffer 10% for tips, the unplanned tuk-tuk, and souvenirs. For a 10-day Aussie couple at the mid-range tier the total all-in works out at $3,500–$5,500 AUD. The Cambodia eVisa is Approved in 3 business days, Delivered as a printable PDF by email, with Aussie-timezone support if any field needs a fix.
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- Daily on-the-ground spend per Aussie traveller: backpacker $25–$40 AUD, mid-range $50–$100 AUD, luxury $200–$400 AUD.
- Cambodia eVisa $80 USD (~$122 AUD) tourist, $90 USD (~$137 AUD) business — Approved in 3 business days, Delivered as a printable PDF by email.
- Return flights from Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Perth: $700–$1,400 AUD economy, with one-stop via Singapore or Bangkok the standard route.
- Travel insurance for a 1-week mid-range policy is typically $80–$120 AUD; longer trips and over-50s pay more.
- Worked example for a 10-day Aussie couple, mid-range standard: $3,500–$5,500 AUD all-in including eVisas, flights, insurance, hotels, food, tuk-tuks, and tickets.
- Cambodia runs in USD for most tourist transactions, so plan a ~$200 USD (~$305 AUD) cash float per person for the first 3 days; ATMs at KTI/SAI/KOS dispense USD.
Why a Cambodia trip is one of the easier Aussie travel budgets
Pre-trip fixed costs (per Aussie traveller)
The Cambodia eVisa line
Flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth
Travel insurance
Daily on-the-ground spend at three tiers
Backpacker tier ($25–$40 AUD per day)
Mid-range tier ($50–$100 AUD per day)
Luxury tier ($200–$400 AUD per day)
USD vs Riel — what you actually need on the ground
Cambodia is a dual-currency economy. Anything over $1 USD (~$1.50 AUD) is typically priced and paid in USD; change under $1 comes back in Riel. You do not need to convert AUD to Riel at home. Bring ~$200 USD (~$305 AUD) cash per person for the first 3 days (airport taxi, hotel deposit, first dinners, SIM card), then top up at ATMs at KTI/SAI/KOS — they dispense USD and charge $3–5 USD (~$4.50–$7.50 AUD) per withdrawal.
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How much does a 10-day Cambodia trip cost for an Australian couple in 2026?
A mid-range 10-day Cambodia trip for an Aussie couple from Sydney or Melbourne typically lands at $3,500–$5,500 AUD all-in. That covers two return economy flights ($1,800–$2,800 AUD), two tourist eVisas at $80 USD (~$122 AUD) each, travel insurance, 9 nights at mid-tier hotels ($60–$100 AUD per night), three meals a day out, tuk-tuks, a 3-day Angkor pass, and a 10% buffer for tips and the unplanned. Backpacker tier comes in around $2,200–$3,000 AUD; luxury runs $7,000–$12,000 AUD.
How much cash should I bring to Cambodia from Australia?
About $200 USD (~$305 AUD) per person in clean undamaged notes covers your first 3 days comfortably — airport taxi, hotel deposit, dinners, drinks, and the $5 USD (~$7.50 AUD) airport SIM card. Bring a mix of $10, $20, and a couple of $50 notes. Cambodia is a dual-currency economy: USD is the working tourist currency, and Riel comes back as change for amounts under $1 USD (~$1.50 AUD). ATMs at KTI/SAI/KOS dispense USD and charge $3–5 USD (~$4.50–$7.50 AUD) per withdrawal, so airport top-up is workable if you would rather not fly with cash.
What is the Cambodia eVisa fee for Australians in 2026?
The Cambodia tourist eVisa is $80 USD (~$122 AUD) all-in per person. The Business eVisa is $90 USD (~$137 AUD) per person and covers meetings, paid work, conferences, sales calls, supplier visits, due-diligence, long stays, and sponsored events. Both are Approved in 3 business days, Delivered as a printable PDF by email, valid 3 months from issue, single entry, 30-day stay. AUD shows at checkout so you do not have to convert anything yourself. Free resubmission if Immigration flags a correction.
How much does travel insurance cost for Cambodia from Australia?
For a 1-week comprehensive policy: under-50 travellers typically pay $80–$120 AUD, 50–64 year olds pay $150–$280 AUD, and over-65s pay $250–$400 AUD. Adventure-activity add-ons (motorbiking, scuba) add $20–$40 AUD. The major Aussie insurers — Cover-More, Allianz, Travel Insurance Direct, World Nomads — all cover Cambodia under their standard Southeast Asia tier. Buy the policy before you fly; insurance bought after departure is usually invalid for dates you have already left on.
How much do flights from Australia to Cambodia cost?
Return economy fares from Australia to Phnom Penh's KTI airport sit at $700–$1,400 AUD per person in 2026, almost always with one stop via Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, or Ho Chi Minh City. Perth runs cheapest ($700–$1,000 AUD), Brisbane next ($850–$1,150 AUD), then Sydney and Melbourne ($900–$1,400 AUD). December–January peak pushes the top of each range. Book 6–12 weeks out for the best fare; Tuesday or Wednesday departures are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.
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