Is Uber Available in Laos?

LOCA is the best first ride install for an international visitor.

Its official coverage includes Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Pakse and Savannakhet, international phone numbers can register, and payment can be made by cash, card or supported QR methods. Drivers are verified and trips include tracking, support and passenger insurance. It is not automatically cheap or universally available. Recent travelers report that supply and pricing vary by city and hour, so check the live vehicle map before relying on it for an airport, station or early departure.

Green SM, formerly Xanh SM in Laos, is the useful electric taxi comparison in the cities where cars appear. Its documented Laos rollout includes Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Savannakhet and Champasak, including Pakse, but current coverage and vehicle supply should be confirmed in the app. KOKKOK Move offers electric tuk tuks and cars around Vientiane and lets the passenger propose a price. Keep it as an optional third quote because recent store reviews report failed verification codes and sparse driver acceptance.

Do not recommend inDrive as a visitor default. A 2025 transport notice's approved list names LOCA, KOKKOK and Xanh SM but not inDrive, and August 2026 reports say access has been disabled. Uber and Grab do not operate. With any app, check the plate and driver, keep changes and payment on platform, and share the trip when traveling alone.

For a street tuk tuk, show the destination, agree the total price for the whole vehicle before boarding and keep small Lao kip notes.