Question 1

What is the "Tuk-Tuk Overcharging" scam in Kampot?

Accepted Answer

Tuk-tuk drivers in Kampot have no meters and often quote tourists three to five times the local rate, especially from the bus station and ferry docks. Drivers also inflate prices for trips to Bokor Hill Station or the pepper farms. Some agree on a price then demand more upon arrival, claiming the distance was longer than expected. Ask your guesthouse for standard fare prices before you travel. Agree on the exact fare before getting in and confirm there are no additional charges. Apps like PassApp sometimes work in Kampot for comparison.

Question 2

What is the "False "No Bus" Information" scam in Kampot?

Accepted Answer

Guesthouse staff and local tuk-tuk drivers in Kampot have been reported for falsely telling tourists that no public bus service operates to Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh, or other destinations on a given day, or that the bus is "fully booked." This creates urgency and steers tourists into hiring a private taxi or tuk-tuk at inflated rates — often three to five times the cost of a bus ticket. The same tactic has been observed at travel agencies near the old bridge, where staff claim the only option is their own overpriced transfer service. Independently verify bus schedules and availability via Giant Ibis, Mekong Express, Virak Buntham, or CamboTicket before asking guesthouse staff. If told there are no buses, walk to the bus station on National Road 3 north of town and check directly. Do not accept a tuk-tuk driver's claim about bus availability — they have a direct financial incentive to steer you toward a taxi.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Kampot

Tuk-Tuk Overcharging

False "No Bus" Information

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