The cheapest, and arguably healthiest, option is to walk, which is probably the best choice for an afternoon or evening in the vicinity of the old market. The area is literally packed with bars, cafes and restaurants, nestled amongst boutiques, galleries, salons and even a few foot reflexology businesses if you overdo it.

Next on the list is the venerable bicycle, perfect for short journeys and widely available for rent with prices around $2 per day. The more energetic might even choose this means of transport for a day spent exploring the temples – just be aware of the tropical heat and be sure to drink plenty of juice or water to replace those lost fluids.

Last of the non-motorised options is the cyclo, common in Phnom Penh but still something of a rarity here in Siem Reap. This is a sort of three-wheeled bicycle, with the driver sitting above and behind the passenger(s), and usually has a shade to keep its occupants out of the direct sunlight. Prices start at around 1000 riel for a short journey.

Until recently it was possible for visitors to Siem Reap to rent a motorbike but this option is no longer available for reasons known best to the local authorities. So those wishing to travel by motorbike should look out for a moto-taxi, recognisable by the baseball-hatted drivers asking “motorbike, sir?” Expect to pay 1000 riel for a short journey and around $6 for a full day – whatever your choice it’s a good idea to agree the fare in advance to avoid any potential confusion at the end of the journey. Charges tend to increase a little at night.

Next up the scale, and ideal for groups of 2-3 people, comes the tuk-tuk, with Siem Reap’s version being towed behind a converted motorbike. These have the benefit of offering some protection from the elements, whether the fierce tropical sun or the rain which can fall with astonishing vigour, especially in the afternoons at this time of year. Tuk-tuks can be easily found all over town or you can ask your guesthouse or hotel to arrange one for you. Expect to pay $10-12 for a full day.

Continuing along the price spectrum we find the taxi, typically a white Toyota Camry with the driver either on the right or the left depending on the car’s origin. These can also be arranged by your guesthouse or hotel and should cost around $20 for a full day, perhaps a little more if the air-conditioning is turned up fully!

And finally, for those with serious money (and perhaps limited time) comes the ultimate transport option, the helicopter – for around the price of a cocktail at Jimmy’z in Monte Carlo (this is a very expensive bar) you can experience Angkor from the air and return to ground in as little as ten minutes.