Uzbekistan
Yandex Go, local cash and early train booking simplify the Silk Road circuit
Install Yandex Go before leaving the airport arrivals area and ignore unsolicited drivers.
The essentials
What to know before you go to Uzbekistan
A foreign number and card can work, but verification, driver calls and card authorization vary, so keep Uzbek soʻm available. Payme and Click are resident tools tied to local cards or identity checks, not arrival essentials. Foreign Visa and Mastercard acceptance is improving in the main tourist cities, yet cash remains important in bazaars, small businesses and the regions. Withdraw money before leaving a major city.
Book popular trains through the official railway app or website as soon as the route's inventory appears because release timing varies and Afrosiyob services can sell out. Accommodation providers normally complete your temporary registration. Confirm it rather than assuming, especially in private accommodation, and retain the registration record for departure.
Ride Hailing
Yandex GoEssential
Uzbekistan's default ride app, with the largest documented driver network and service in Tashkent plus many regional cities.
MyTaxi
A current Uzbek taxi and delivery app with local urban coverage and listed support for cash, local cards, Visa and Mastercard.
Uklon
An English-language Tashkent ride app with upfront ordering, live tracking and cash or card payment.
Fasten UZ
A fast-growing Uzbekistan ride app with English, upfront prices, alternate pickup suggestions, cash and card payment.
Maxim
A multilingual taxi app with a current official Tashkent service and support for scheduled, city and intercity requests.
WB Taxi
A newer ride service active in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara by July 2026, with upfront booking and linked-card payment.
Food Delivery
Uzum TezkorEssential
A major Uzbek restaurant and grocery delivery service with the strongest documented reach beyond Tashkent.
Yandex EatsEssential
A current English-language restaurant and grocery delivery service in covered Uzbek cities, also accessible through Yandex Go.
Express24
An established English-language delivery catalog for restaurants, groceries, shops and bazaars, strongest in Tashkent.
Messaging
TelegramEssential
Uzbekistan's leading messenger for local contacts, business channels, community groups and public information.
A useful secondary messenger for hotels, tour operators, guides and drivers who publish a number for international guests.
Navigation
Yandex MapsEssential
The strongest general map for Uzbek addresses, entrances, traffic and public-transport routing in supported cities.
Google Maps
A familiar backup for accommodation links, saved places, reviews and offline maps, with weaker local detail in some areas.
2GIS
A detailed offline-capable city directory with business entrances and local map databases for Tashkent and Samarkand.
Transit
Yandex MapsEssential
The practical planner for Tashkent metro, buses, stops and live public-transport positions where data is available.
ATTO
Uzbekistan's official public-transport fare app for managing transport cards, virtual cards, balances and passes.
Language
Google TranslateEssential
Supports Uzbek and Russian text translation for addresses, menus and simple conversations, with features varying by language.
Intercity Transport
Uzrailways ticketsEssential
The official English-language app for searching and buying Uzbekistan Railways tickets with the same account as the official website.
Uzbekistan Airways
The flag carrier's official English-language app for domestic and international tickets, extras and online check-in where available.
Also covered
Internet in Uzbekistan
Mobile internet eSIM Best option when traveling
Guac
RecommendedReliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
Airalo
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Holafly
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Buying a local SIM card ID registration required
- Bring your passport and expect both the SIM and the phone’s IMEI to be registered.
- Typical prepaid offers include around 30 GB, while starter prices begin near $3-5.
- Buy at an official carrier counter at the airport or at an official city store, and test the SIM before leaving.
- Airport prices are usually higher than city or online prices.
- A travel eSIM is the simpler option and avoids local SIM registration steps.
Check the phone’s IMEI or device-registration rules before using a local SIM, especially on a longer stay.
Local carriers
Uzmobile (state-owned Uztelecom)
Strong in major cities, with weaker rural coverage.
Ucell
A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.
Mobiuz and Beeline
Good-value option when price matters most.
Beeline Uzbekistan
A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-have apps for traveling in Uzbekistan?
The essential apps for Uzbekistan are Yandex Go, Uzum Tezkor, Yandex Eats, Telegram, Yandex Maps.
How many travel apps does Uzbekistan have?
We've curated 19 apps across 8 categories for traveling in Uzbekistan, including 8 essential apps.
What is the best ride hailing app in Uzbekistan?
Yandex Go. Uzbekistan's default ride app, with the largest documented driver network and service in Tashkent plus many regional cities.
