Which taxi app is best to use in Bangkok?

To order a taxi in Bangkok in 2026, it is best to use the Grab app — it has the most cars and the fastest pickup. This is the most convenient and reliable option, especially if you do not want to haggle with drivers on the street or risk getting a faulty meter. However, if you want to save a little, you can also install Maxim or InDrive — prices there are often lower, but pickup time may be longer, and it is not always easy to find a car quickly. Note that Uber does not work in Bangkok, so do not even try to find it.

All these apps work on the same principle: you enter your destination and immediately see the final cost of the trip. You can pay in cash at the end of the trip or with a linked card (but note that Russian cards cannot be linked). You will need internet to order, so it is best to buy a local SIM card in advance — we have described in detail how to choose a SIM card in Thailand in a separate article.

If you decide to hail a taxi on the street, always ask the driver: "Taxi Meter?" (will you go by the meter?). If he says the meter is broken or gives a fixed price, it is better to just find another car. The easiest way to avoid being cheated is to move away from tourist spots (shopping malls, temples, nightclubs) where taxi drivers often inflate prices, and catch a car on a regular road.

You can learn more in our reliable and honest guide in the article Public transport in Bangkok, how to get around. There we have detailed all the nuances of using taxis, including trips on toll roads and tipping.

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