Is Uber Available in Vietnam?

No, Uber is not available

Uber has not operated in Vietnam since selling its Southeast Asian business to Grab in 2018. Grab and Xanh SM are the main replacements.

Uber Alternatives in Vietnam

GrabEssential

Books cars, motorbikes and taxis in Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City, Đà Nẵng, Hải Phòng, Huế, Nha Trang, Đà Lạt and Phú Quốc.

Pro tip: Grab is usually the easiest setup with an overseas number and card. A Tân Sơn Nhất trip to central Hồ Chí Minh City commonly costs ₫120,000 to ₫250,000 as of mid-2026.

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Xanh SMEssential

Books electric cars and motorbikes in Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City, Đà Nẵng, Huế, Hội An, Nha Trang, Đà Lạt and Phú Quốc.

Pro tip: Xanh SM led app-taxi revenue with 54.51 percent during the first quarter of 2026. Carry cash because foreign-card handling can vary.

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Be

Books cars and motorbikes in Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City, Đà Nẵng, Hải Phòng, Cần Thơ, Bình Dương and other cities.

Pro tip: Be is usually cheaper than Grab as of mid-2026. A Vietnamese SIM and cash make signup and payment more reliable for visitors.

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Maxim

Books cars and motorbikes in Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City, Đà Nẵng, Cần Thơ, Đà Lạt, Hải Phòng, Nha Trang and Phú Quốc.

Pro tip: Maxim is usually cheaper than Grab as of mid-2026. Use a Vietnamese SIM and cash because foreign-card handling is less dependable.

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Mai Linh Taxi

Dispatches licensed, metered taxis in Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City, Đà Nẵng, Huế, Nha Trang, Đà Lạt and many provincial cities.

Pro tip: Use it when app fares surge or at airports with taxi ranks. Confirm card acceptance before departure and carry Vietnamese đồng.

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Vinasun Taxi

Dispatches licensed, metered taxis in Hồ Chí Minh City, Bình Dương, Đồng Nai and selected southern cities.

Pro tip: It is strongest in Hồ Chí Minh City and the southeast. Check the plate and company markings because street taxi impersonation occurs.

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