The following TripReport snippet is taken from 2003/12 Merlin - Spending the Holidays In Cambodia

Drivers are essential

What you will realize about Cambodia, more than any other destination, is that a good, bilingual driver is an absolute must. If you find a good one, they will be your guide, translator and prortector. There are some good ones on staff at the Freedom Hotel.

The drivers charge $20/day, plus extras for long distance travel. Gas is expensive in Cambodia.
Another thing about drivers is that many at the Freedom are certified by the government tourist agency and are insured. I got a good laugh when the driver told me that bandits will not touch a certified tourist taxi (identified by the license plate and stickers) because these Taxi's are under the protection of the police. Keep that in mind.

There are lots of motodops and cars outside the Freedom hotel if you want to use a driver occassionally. They are a hit or miss, and many are not certified.

The following TripReport snippet is taken from 2003/12 Merlin - Spending the Holidays In Cambodia

My driver, Wee Ben (benweekh@yahoo.com) ended up reserving a place that he recommended called the Hawaii Hotel. Details later w/ a photo. Great location near the Central market and $20.00 for a room. Mr. Ben assured me it was very guest friendly.

DRIVER: I had several posters here and in the other sites recommend Mr. Wee Ben. Very responsive to my email and this guy was very patient with me in answering all my questions about PP. Speaks and writes good English. Ben charges $20.00 per day, plus extra and gas money for excursions outside of PP.