TAXI SAIGON
Before you go to Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll probably read some articles about how bad the taxis are
Yes, there can be fakes, and drivers occasionally do some extra driving to rack up the meter But on a whole, I thought the taxis were quite reliable, and even many of the drivers were quite friendly
We hardly had a problem with taking any taxis when we were in Saigon, and they are very affordable, and I really like how they are almost all comfortable vans.
However, when you take a taxi in Saigon make sure you take a reliable company and pay attention to confirm the taxi is an authentic brand. Also I like to keep my phone GPS with the map open so I can follow where the taxi is going to make sure we’re on track
Here are the main best taxi companies:
• Vinasun - Vinasun is one of the most reliable taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City, and they are also one of the largest You’ll see Vinasun taxis, with their green and red stripe, everywhere you go in the city Just make sure the logo is correct and make sure the phone number (38 27 27 27 - written on the side of the taxi) is correct as well
• Mai Linh - Mai Linh is the other big taxi company in Ho Chi Minh City Honestly though, I probably took Vinasun 90% of the time
• Uber - Uber, the private cab service, is available in Ho Chi Minh City, and it’s be- ginning to take off. Once you download the application, you locate an Uber, and payment is handled all online, so you never have to touch cash We used Uber quite a bit, and it’s almost the same price, if not a bit cheaper than normal taxis (at the time of writing this, things could change). Alright, now that you know where to stay in Saigon and how to get around, let’s jump right into these 23 things to do when you’re in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
