Grab
Grab is the leading ride-hailing and delivery super-app across Southeast Asia, covering taxis, bikes, food, and payments in one platform in Vietnam.
What it helps with
- Motorbike taxi through trafficGrabBike is the fastest and cheapest way across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City at rush hour; a helmet is provided.
- Fixed price without bargainingThe fare is fixed in the app before the ride, avoiding disputes over the price.
- Airport ridesGrab has pickup zones at Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat and Da Nang airports.
About Grab
Originally a ride-hailing app, Grab has grown into a broader super-app across the region, adding food delivery (GrabFood), payments (GrabPay), and package delivery alongside its core car and motorbike-taxi booking service.
Key Features
- Ride-Hailing: Book a car or motorbike taxi with live driver tracking and an upfront fare estimate.
- GrabFood Integration: Order food from the same app used for rides.
- GrabPay: Use an integrated digital wallet for rides, food, and other services.
- English Interface: The app is fully usable in English.
How to Get Started
- Download Grab from Google Play or the App Store.
- Register with a phone number and confirm by SMS.
- Set your pickup and drop-off points, choose a ride type, and confirm to see the fare.
- Pay with an international card or GrabPay balance.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: You can register with a foreign phone number, so the app can be set up before the trip.
- Good to know: Check the plate number in the app before getting on; drivers outside the app offering “Grab” rides are not booked through it.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Grab work with a foreign bank card in Vietnam?
- Yes - Grab accepts foreign-issued cards in Vietnam.
- Is Grab available in English?
- Yes, Grab has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Grab?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Grab.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Grab?
- No, Grab doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Grab?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Grab cost?
- Fare shown before booking; car, bike and taxi options at different prices
Phrases for the driverVietnamese
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) Làm ơn cho tôi đến địa chỉ này.
- How much will it cost? Bao nhiêu tiền?
- Please turn on the meter Làm ơn bật đồng hồ tính tiền.
- Stop here, please Làm ơn dừng ở đây.
- Please wait a moment Làm ơn đợi một chút.
- Thank you Cảm ơn.