4 Getting around during a trip (2026)

Getting around during a trip in 2026

Start with the decision you need to make: city rides or intercity travel, coverage and luggage. These tools cover different roles; you do not need to use or purchase them all.

Read the strengths and limitations below. If a tool fails a mandatory requirement, remove it from your shortlist before comparing scores or prices.

Regular users of ride-hailing, food delivery or online grocery who want everything in one app

1. Grab

7.3/10

Southeast Asia's superapp for rides, food, groceries and payments. Notable strength: One app for rides (bike, car, taxi), GrabFood, GrabMart, GrabExpress, payments and insurance, across eight Southeast Asian countries. Trade-off: Fares and fees vary per trip; the GrabUnlimited page doesn't explain renewal, refunds or failed payments

Read our full Grab review

Daily taxi or e-bike riders in major cities who want to see the fare before booking

2. Xanh SM

6.9/10

Electric taxi, e-bike rides and delivery from GSM, now branded Green SM. Notable strength: The App Store description cites a 100% electric fleet, company-employed, trained and background-verified drivers, and upfront pricing with a capped surge (developer's claims). Trade-off: Payments for completed services are non-refundable under the terms, and Green SM only forwards complaints to the responsible party

Read our full Xanh SM review

Urban riders who book bikes and cars and like comparing promotions across apps

3. Be

6.8/10

Vietnamese super app: rides, food and parcel delivery, flight and bus tickets. Notable strength: Many services in one app: beBike, beCar, be Food, beDelivery, flight, bus and train tickets, hourly cleaning. Trade-off: No fixed fare table; the fare is visible only after entering pickup and drop-off in the app

Read our full Be review

Intercity coach and limousine riders who want to see open seats and pick one in advance

4. Vexere

7.3/10

Vietnamese marketplace for coach, flight and train tickets, plus car rental. Notable strength: High ratings: 4.8/5 on the App Store (about 25,800 ratings) and Google Play (about 13,900). Trade-off: As an intermediary, it leaves trip quality to the operator

Read our full Vexere review

How we chose

Selected from products with researched profiles, comparing their main purpose, feature scope, plan restrictions and platforms. The order serves different use cases; it is not an exhaustive market survey or a head-to-head test. Prices and policies retain each review’s source-check dates rather than being marked freshly verified when this guide is compiled.

Frequently asked questions

Is this list ordered by overall score?

Not strictly. Each label identifies the need it serves. Choose around the task, ecosystem and plan limits; the score is one supporting signal.

Do I need to pay for every tool?

No. This is a set of options, not a required bundle. Review free and paid limits in each product review, then choose one or a few tools that fit.

Was every price and fact checked again today?

Not automatically. The guide’s compilation date differs from each product’s source-check dates. Linked reviews retain their sources and dates so you can check the evidence.