When are hotels in Phnom Penh most expensive?
In Phnom Penh, the most expensive of the 84 nights measured from 13 November 2026 to 4 February 2027 is the night of Wednesday 13 January 2027: a median asking price of $37 across 198 places, +14% against other Monday-to-Thursday nights within 7 days (latest scan 7 November 2026). Those 8 nights had a median of $33. Nights read on 7 November 2026.
Measured by Bed&Market (bedandmarket.com) from 208 places checked, read 7 November 2026 14:36 UTC.
Updated
The 10 most expensive nights
In Phnom Penh, the 10 most expensive of the 84 measured nights ask a median of $35 to $37; Friday and Saturday nights make up 4 of the 10.
| Night | Median asking price | Places with a price | Nearby nights of its kind: median (nights) | Difference | No price (sold out or closed) | Event or holiday that night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 13 January 2027 | $37 | 198 | $33 (8) | +14% | 10 of 208 (5%) | |
| Saturday 23 January 2027 | $37 | 199 | $33 (6) | +12% | 9 of 208 (4%) | |
| Thursday 24 December 2026 | $37 | 200 | $33 (8) | +13% | 8 of 208 (4%) | |
| Friday 4 December 2026 | $37 | 200 | $33 (6) | +11% | 8 of 208 (4%) | |
| Tuesday 24 November 2026 | $36 | 200 | $33 (8) | +9% | 8 of 208 (4%) | Water Festival |
| Saturday 14 November 2026 | $35 | 200 | $33 (4) | +7% | 8 of 208 (4%) | |
| Sunday 17 January 2027 | $35 | 199 | $33 (6) | +6% | 9 of 208 (4%) | |
| Tuesday 19 January 2027 | $35 | 199 | $33 (8) | +5% | 9 of 208 (4%) | |
| Monday 25 January 2027 | $35 | 199 | $33 (8) | +5% | 9 of 208 (4%) | |
| Saturday 26 December 2026 | $35 | 200 | $33 (6) | +6% | 8 of 208 (4%) |
Nearby nights of its kind: the other measured nights of the same kind (Monday to Thursday, or Friday to Sunday) within 7 days either side; a dash where fewer than 3 were measured. Each night links to the places and prices read for it.
How far above an ordinary night
In Phnom Penh, 0 of the 84 compared nights asked 15% or more above nearby nights of their kind; the largest difference was +14%, on Wednesday 13 January 2027.
| Difference against nearby nights of its kind | Nights | Share of measured nights |
|---|---|---|
| +30% or more | 0 | 0% |
| +15% to +29% | 0 | 0% |
| 0% to +14% | 44 | 52% |
| Below 0% | 40 | 48% |
| Not compared | 0 | 0% |
Not compared: fewer than 3 measured nights of the same kind within 7 days, or a difference above +150%, which reads as a broken scan rather than a market. Nights priced more than 3 times above or below the window's middle are already left out of the window.
The most expensive weekends (Friday + Saturday)
In Phnom Penh, the most expensive weekend measured is Friday 22 January 2027 and Saturday 23 January 2027: medians of $33 and $37, $70 summed.
| Friday | Saturday | Friday median | Saturday median | Sum of the two medians |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 January 2027 | 23 January 2027 | $33 | $37 | $70 |
| 4 December 2026 | 5 December 2026 | $37 | $33 | $70 |
| 13 November 2026 | 14 November 2026 | $33 | $35 | $68 |
| 25 December 2026 | 26 December 2026 | $33 | $35 | $68 |
| 20 November 2026 | 21 November 2026 | $35 | $33 | $68 |
A weekend is listed only when both its Friday and its Saturday night were measured; the sum adds two medians and is not the price of any one stay.
Events and holidays on measured nights
In Phnom Penh, published events and holidays on measured nights: 6; the one furthest above nearby nights of its kind was the night of Tuesday 24 November 2026 (Water Festival): +9%, a median of $36.
| Night | Event or holiday | Median asking price | Difference | Rank among the 84 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 24 November 2026 | Water Festival | $36 | +9% | 5 of 84 |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | International New Year Day | $35 | +5% | 17 of 84 |
| Thursday 7 January 2027 | Day of Victory over the Genocidal Regime | $34 | +4% | 29 of 84 |
| Tuesday 29 December 2026 | Peace Day in Cambodia | $32 | -3% | 77 of 84 |
| Wednesday 25 November 2026 | Water Festival | $33 | -4% | 67 of 84 |
| Monday 23 November 2026 | Water Festival | $32 | -7% | 82 of 84 |
An event or holiday is listed only where its night was measured and compared; an event found automatically also needs a source and a difference of at least +15%. The difference belongs to the night: it says what that night asked, not why.
The most expensive night of each month
In Phnom Penh, the window covers 4 months; the highest monthly peak is $37 on Wednesday 13 January 2027.
| Month | Most expensive night | Median asking price | Difference | Nights measured that month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | $36 | +9% | 18 |
| December 2026 | Thursday 24 December 2026 | $37 | +13% | 31 |
| January 2027 | Wednesday 13 January 2027 | $37 | +14% | 31 |
| February 2027 | Thursday 4 February 2027 | $35 | +2% | 4 |
Only the nights inside the measured window count; a linked month has its own page with every night.
What was measured
Nights measured in Phnom Penh: 84, from 13 November 2026 to 4 February 2027; each with at least 30 places showing a price.
- Up to 208 places checked per night; a place with no price that night (sold out or closed) is counted but carries no price.
- Prices in USD, as shown on the day each night was read; nights read on 7 November 2026.
- Nearby nights of its kind: the median of the other measured nights of the same kind (Monday to Thursday, or Friday to Sunday) within 7 days either side, where at least 3 were measured.
- Left out as broken reads: nights priced more than 3 times above or below the window's middle, and differences above +150%.
- Asking prices seen while searching for one night: not prices paid, and not a forecast.
Source: asking prices for one night, read from public search results on the scan date; not prices paid, and not a forecast. How we measure →