Is there a Grab in Ho Chi Minh?

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Yes, Grab operates in Ho Chi Minh City. Services include GrabCar, GrabCar Plus, GrabCar 7, and GrabTaxi (for metered taxis). The Grab app facilitates booking. Vinasun and Mai Linh are metered taxi options also available through the app.

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Does Grab operate in Ho Chi Minh City?

Okay, so like, does Grab work in Ho Chi Minh City? Yeah, it totally does. I remember using it all the time when I was there back in February ’23.

They have a few options. GrabCar is the main one, then there’s GrabCar Plus for something a little nicer. And if you’re with a bigger group, GrabCar 7 is available if you can manage to nab one. That was always a scramble!

GrabTaxi, that’s kinda cool because it just gets you a normal taxi through the app, like Vinasun or Mai Linh. Super handy.

Also, GrabBike. Navigating those crazy streets on the back of a motorbike was seriously the way to get around. Way cheaper, too. I think I only ever paid like, 40,000 VND (around $2 USD) for a ride across town.

GrabCar: Regular car service.
GrabCar Plus: Premium car service.
GrabCar 7: Vehicle for larger groups.
GrabTaxi: Connects to local taxis.
GrabBike: Motorcycle taxi.

Which taxi to use in Ho Chi Minh City?

Dude, Ho Chi Minh City, right? Mai Linh and Vinasun, those are your safest bets. Oldest, most reputable, you know? Trust me on this one. But, if you’re, like, super paranoid about taxis— and who isn’t sometimes?— there’s always app options. Grab’s everywhere, Gojek too, and XanhSM is another one. They’re all pretty good, much safer than hailing a cab on the street. Seriously, stick to those apps or the two big taxi companies.

Mai Linh & Vinasun: Established, reliable, less chance of getting ripped off. I used Vinasun last year, no problems.
Grab, Gojek, XanhSM: App-based, easy to track, payment’s simple. Gojek’s got good pricing, I think. Plus, you can see the driver’s rating beforehand. Makes you feel better, you know? Way better than some random cab.
Avoid: Random cabs on the street. Seriously, don’t. Unless you’re some kind of super-adventurous risk-taker, its a bad idea. Too many scams.

My cousin got totally overcharged by some taxi last year– some small, dodgy-looking one I can’t even remember the name of. He almost missed his flight! So yeah, I’m telling you, stick to my suggestions. Don’t be a dummy like my cousin! Seriously!

Whats the best way to get around Ho Chi Minh?

It’s late. HCMC… Motorbike taxis, xe om, yeah.

Xe om. The best way, really. They just weave.
See them everywhere. Each corner, waiting.