Tourist guide fee list by language, destination and group size
A professional licensed tourist guide adds depth to any visit — explaining history, culture and temple symbolism, and helping you use your time efficiently. The fees below are typical market ranges for private guides in Cambodia. They are guide-only prices; entrance tickets and transportation are normally charged separately.
Rates can vary by season, experience and demand. High season (November–February) and less common languages are often at the upper end of the range. Always confirm the final price when you book.
Typical full-day rates for a private licensed guide:
| Guide service | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Khmer-speaking guide | US$30–45/day |
| English-speaking guide | US$45–60/day |
| Thai-speaking guide | US$50–65/day |
| Chinese-speaking guide | US$60–75/day |
| Korean-speaking guide | US$60–75/day |
| Japanese-speaking guide | US$60–80/day |
| French-speaking guide | US$70–90/day |
| German-speaking guide | US$80–100/day |
| Spanish-speaking guide | US$80–100/day |
| Russian-speaking guide | US$80–100/day |
| Specialist / expert guide | US$80–150+/day |
A current 2026 reference puts a licensed English guide at roughly US$45–55/day and foreign-language guides commonly at US$60–80/day. Some Siem Reap services advertise around US$60/day (English), US$70 (Japanese/Korean/Chinese) and US$90 (German/Russian/Spanish/French).
For Angkor Wat and the Angkor Archaeological Park, a practical published price range is:
| Service | Suggested typical rate |
|---|---|
| English guide — half day | US$30–40 |
| English guide — full day | US$45–60 |
| Chinese / Korean / Japanese — full day | US$60–80 |
| French / German / Spanish / Russian — full day | US$70–100 |
| Sunrise + full-day guide | US$50–70 |
| 2-day private guide | US$90–140 |
| 3-day private guide | US$135–200 |
| Specialized temple / history guide | US$80–150+ |
These are guide-only prices. Angkor entrance tickets (see Entrance & Ticket Fees) and transportation (tuk-tuk or private car) should be listed separately.
| Service | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Khmer guide | US$30–45/day |
| English guide | US$40–60/day |
| Chinese guide | US$55–75/day |
| Korean / Japanese guide | US$60–80/day |
| French / German / Spanish | US$70–100/day |
| Private specialist guide | US$80–150+/day |
| Destination | English guide — typical |
|---|---|
| Battambang | US$40–60/day |
| Kampot | US$40–60/day |
| Kep | US$40–60/day |
| Sihanoukville | US$40–60/day |
| Koh Kong | US$50–80/day |
| Mondulkiri | US$50–80/day |
| Ratanakiri | US$50–80/day |
| Preah Vihear | US$50–80/day |
| Kratie | US$40–60/day |
| Multi-province / private tour | US$60–100+/day |
For non-English languages in these destinations, expect a similar uplift as in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh (often US$10–40 more per day depending on language).
The guide fee is usually per guide, not per person. Larger groups may still share one guide, though very large groups sometimes need two guides for site management and commentary quality.
| Group | English guide |
|---|---|
| 1–2 people | US$45–60/day |
| 3–6 people | US$50–65/day |
| 7–12 people | US$60–80/day |
| 13–20 people | US$80–120/day |
| 20+ people | Contact for quotation |
To request a guide for your dates and preferred language, contact us on WhatsApp. For vehicle only, see cheaptaxicambodia.com. Ticket prices: Entrance & Ticket Fees.