Which taxi to use in Ho Chi Minh City?

Best Taxis in Ho Chi Minh City?

Okay, so you wanna know the best taxis in Ho Chi Minh City, huh? Well, lemme tell you…

Honestly, if you’re in Saigon, stick with Mai Linh and Vinasun. These companies are basically the granddaddies of taxis there. They’ve been around forever and generally have a reputation for being, y’know, less likely to try and rip you off.

Now, I ain’t saying they’re perfect. There’s always gonna be some driver out there tryin’ something, but these two are usually safer bets. Think of them like the dependable old timers.

But hey, I get it, maybe you’re still a bit antsy. In that case, you’ve got digital options too. Grab is HUGE in Vietnam.

Or, there’s Gojek, another ride-hailing app. Then, you have Xanh SM. I remember using it around 03/2023 near District 1, they had some good deals.

Honestly, all these ride-hailing apps are solid choices, prices are fixed so less stress. I remember taking a GrabBike from my friend’s place near Ben Thanh Market to the airport (probably around 150,000 VND), and it was way faster than sitting in traffic.

And remember, ALWAYS double-check the meter or the app price before you even get in the car. Just a little tip I learned the hard way, haha. Safe travels.