Tuk Tuk is the way to get around
Tuk tuks are the best way to get around town in Cambodia. These pointers will assist you in negotiating a price, staying safe, and arriving at your destination.
The tuk tuk has to be one of Cambodia's most enjoyable modes of intraurban transportation. The real term for them is the French word remorque, but everyone still calls them tuk tuks. These two-wheeled carriages towed behind a moto are a pleasant way to travel and are marginally safer than riding a moto, owing to their lower speed.
When tuk tuk drivers encounter Westerners, dollar signs frequently float above our heads. As a result, it's preferable to agree on a price ahead of time rather than risk a fight over $2 in front of your house or at the restaurant where you're having a business dinner.
Negotiating a price ahead of time offers you the power to back out if you don't think you're getting a good bargain (and walking away usually drops the price substantially). Once you've established a rapport with a regular driver, you can pay what you believe is reasonable at the end of the ride, just like the locals.
- Pro tip: Keep your hotel's business card on you at all times so you can show it off.
