What are the must-have apps for traveling in Kazakhstan?

The essential apps for Kazakhstan are Yandex Go, 2GIS, Glovo, WhatsApp, Google Translate.

How many travel apps does Kazakhstan have?

We've curated 7 apps across 5 categories for traveling in Kazakhstan, including 5 essential apps.

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Q: What is the best ride hailing app in Kazakhstan?

Yandex Go is the top-rated ride hailing app in Kazakhstan. The dominant ride-hailing app in Kazakhstan, available in English with upfront pricing in Almaty, Astana, and other cities.

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Heads up

Yandex dominates transport and delivery across Kazakhstan . download Yandex Go before you land. Google Maps can be patchy outside major cities; 2GIS is far more reliable for Almaty and Astana.

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Last updated: March 2026

Yandex Go

Essential

The dominant ride-hailing app in Kazakhstan, available in English with upfront pricing in Almaty, Astana, and other cities.

Pro tip: Set your pickup pin carefully . drivers may call and may not speak English.

inDrive

Nice to have

Fare-negotiation ride app popular in smaller cities where Yandex Go coverage is thinner.

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2GIS

Essential

Detailed offline maps with business listings and transit routes . significantly more accurate than Google Maps for Central Asian cities.

Pro tip: Download the city map pack over Wi-Fi . business hours and ATM locations are more reliable here.

Google Maps

Nice to have

Reliable for central Almaty and Astana but coverage degrades in smaller cities and rural areas.

View Navigation guide →

Glovo

Essential

The leading food and grocery delivery platform in Kazakhstan with wide restaurant coverage in Almaty and Astana.

Pro tip: Also delivers groceries and pharmacy items.

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