Do you tip in CAMBODIA?

Cambodia, a country with a tragic modern history surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty in its jungles and beaches and boating an exotic culture through its famous religious temples including Angkor Wat. There is no wonder why this South East Asian country, sandwiched between its more famous neighbours in Thailand and Vietnam, is fast becoming a popular tourist spot. 

But what about tipping in Cambodia?

Technically, Cambodia isn’t a tipping country. However, due to the low wages that locals receive and the exceptional service that they provide to travellers. Tipping goes a long way to help locals make enough money to provide for their families.

A tip for would-be travellers to Cambodia is that, although the national currency is called the Riel, US Dollars can be used on 100% of occasions within the country and are preferred by locals over the Riel.

So, while tipping is not technically a part of Cambodian culture. It is still something that travellers can do to help locals supplement their income, and goes a long way in helping them.