Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kampot travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kampot

With a population of 22 691, Kampot is the largest city in Kampot, Cambodia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kampot has to offer.

When to visit Kampot

Kampot in September
Estimated hotel price
$7
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kampot in September
Estimated hotel price
$7
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kampot in April, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 330 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Kampot, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Kampot

Plane

Although Kampot doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Krong Preah Sihanouk Sihanoukville (KOS), which is located 59 km from Kampot. The shortest flight to Kampot from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 31h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Kampot is to pick up a car hire from Phnom Penh, which is about 133 km from Kampot. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Phnom Penh.

Plane

Although Kampot doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Krong Preah Sihanouk Sihanoukville (KOS), which is located 59 km from Kampot. The shortest flight to Kampot from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 31h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Kampot is to pick up a car hire from Phnom Penh, which is about 133 km from Kampot. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Phnom Penh.

Airports near Kampot

KTIPhnom Penh Techo Intl
DSYKrong Khemara Phoumin Dara Sakor Intl
KOSKrong Preah Sihanouk Sihanoukville

Airlines serving Kampot

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,571 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kampot

Average rates range from around $36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kampot

Most booked hotels in Kampot

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Villa Vedici
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$35+
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Bohemiaz Resort and Spa Kampot
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$13+
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Hiring a car in Kampot

Expect to pay $1.90 per litre in Kampot (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.79 and $30.38.

Expect to pay $1.90 per litre in Kampot (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.79 and $30.38.