Cambodia currency converter
Cambodia quotes prices in US dollars and hands back riel below one dollar, at a steady street rate of about 4,000 riel per dollar.
Indicative rates as of Jul 2026. Riel/USD street rate ≈ 4,000 KHR = 1 USD — the practical rounding used everywhere in Siem Reap.
⚠ Rates are indicative only — check with your bank or a licensed exchange before changing money.
Cambodia runs on US dollars
- ATMs across Siem Reap dispense US dollars, not riel — you rarely need to seek out an exchange counter.
- The Cambodian riel is used only as small change for amounts under $1, at a stable street rate of about 4,000 KHR to $1.
- Torn, heavily creased or marked US dollar bills are routinely refused — bring clean, newer notes.
Money tips
- Carry plenty of small USD bills ($1, $5, $10) — vendors and tuk-tuk drivers often can't break a $50 or $100.
- Don't bother sourcing riel before you travel — you'll collect it automatically as change and can spend it on tuk-tuks, markets and street food.