Hi Dave I spent a half day in the temples.The driver should charge around 150 USD for a private car. The more you bargain the better it gets. It is a worth visiting site which is not crowded mostly and the natural form of the monuments is preserved properly. I would suggest leaving Siem Reap early morning and return back by late afternoon. I think the total trip should cost you around 200 USD for two persons as there is entry ticket for foreigners and you may need to hire a pickup from the ticket counter to hike up the hill which is also 25 USD. Enjoy ur trip.

hi, I hired a private driver, which cost me USD150 for a return trip from Siem Reap hotel to Preah Vihear, Beng Melea, and Koh Ker. I travelled from Siem Reap to Preah Vihear first, which took 3.5 hours. The entry fee to Preah Vihear is USD10 per person. Between the ticketing office and the temple, there is local transport (own driver and car is NOT an option): a jeep - up to 6 people - for USD25, or USD5 pillion per person on a motorcycle. I chose the former. Hope this helps.

Sorry for late reply, maybe someone else will find it useful. I will describe our experience - we stayed overnight at the Heng Sokchamrouen Guesthouse (very recommended!) in Sra Aem. We arrived to Sra Aem from Phnom Penh by GST express bus (no website, tickets bought in their office in Phnom Penh). We set off to Preah Vihesr Temple early in the morning at 7AM. Two local guys gave us lift on their motorbikes. We got the tickets ($10 per person) and decided to get to the temple by motobike ($5 per person). We spend there around two hours, got back to Sra Aem the same way we went from there - bike down the hill (the drivers waited for us) then back with two guys who gave us a lift. Our hotel's owner arranged a shared taxi for us to get to Siem Reap - $30 per two people, more than 3 hours drive. This place may be a bit difficult to reach but it is so worth it. Hope that helps.

I disagree! It is a very tough walk up, but a great walk down. I think the previous person mistakenly made reference to the road that the traffic goes up -- the walking route involves an incredibly lengthy staircase with astonishing views. I'd recommend going up by vehicle and then going down the stairs, but it is probably a good idea to take a guide with you as there are mined areas on either side.

Well the city of Preah Vihear is actually quite far from the temple with the same name. The town closest to the Preah Vihear Temple, where you can find a place to stay is Sra'aem.

Where are you going from? If you are going from Siem Reap, then a return trip should cost about $100 in a private car. I'd say this is the easiest and fastest way.

Hello for the entrance fee of the preah vihear temple is cost $ 10 per ticket for the foreigner and it is free for the local visitor. but at the ticket counter of the preah vihear temple near the mountain, you have to rent motor bike or druck to go to the temple. for the ticket of motor rent is $ 10 and for the ticket of the druck or car cost $25 . please enjoy your trip !

I came back from a trip of Siem Reap yesterday. Please search for Private Siem Reap Tour. Thy is driving a car and Mr. Row is driving a tuktuk. I think that they will offer you a travel with the best price and kindness. I certainly ask them to travel next time in Cambodia.