Comparing the two ride hailing apps to help you pick the right one for New Zealand.
| Uber | Bolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The broadest app-based ride option across New Zealand's main cities and a number of regional centers. | An additional ride-booking option currently available in Auckland rather than across New Zealand. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | Check actual driver supply before a fixed connection. In smaller centers, prebook a taxi or shuttle as a fallback and verify the plate before entering. | Use it as an Auckland comparison, not a countrywide plan. Check the live pickup estimate because a service-area page does not guarantee nearby drivers. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Uber for ride hailing in New Zealand. Check actual driver supply before a fixed connection. In smaller centers, prebook a taxi or shuttle as a fallback and verify the plate before entering.
Uber is our top recommendation for ride hailing in New Zealand. The broadest app-based ride option across New Zealand's main cities and a number of regional centers.
Uber vs Bolt in New Zealand